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ATP Rankings Update | Change around the corner at the top as Arthur Fils breaks new ground

Another week of tennis, another week closer to a new World No.1 taking their spot at the top of the tennis elite. The ATP rankings are set for quite a bit of change in the next couple of weeks, with two ATP 500 tournaments taking place in Austria and Switzerland, with the Paris Masters and ATP Finals also on the horizon.

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Arthur Fils gives emotional reaction after losing in the Brussels semi-finals, ‘it’s hard to see the positives’

Arthur Fils has endured a strange week in Brussels, with his time in the Belgian capital having now been brought to a rather abrupt end. As is customary, the top seed at this ATP 250 event was given a bye through the first round.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 24

Arthur Fils claims he’s done something this year that ‘rarely happens’ as he closes in on ATP Finals qualification

Arthur Fils has enjoyed an extraordinary year, and it feels like vindication after the fitness turmoil he’s been forced to deal with thus far in his young career.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 24

'I would never have imagined this': Arthur Fils makes honest admission about ATP Finals dream

Arthur Fils is moving closer to a potential debut at the ATP Finals after reaching the semifinals of the European Open Brussels, but the Frenchman admits that he never expected to find himself in contention for one of the biggest prizes in tennis at the end of the season.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 23

Stefanos Tsitsipas reacts to Gael Monfils suddenly retiring from tennis, ‘I’m actually quite sad’

Gael Monfils’ retirement from tennis is a huge shame, but it did feel inevitable. After all, at 40 years of age, the French magician had given plenty to the sport across a sparkling 22-year career.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 20

Arthur Fils takes significant step towards ATP Finals qualification without playing a match in Brussels

Arthur Fils received a walkover into the quarter-finals of the European Open due to Jaume Munar’s injury. The Frenchman had already skipped the first round with a bye, but is now through to the quarter-finals without playing a match, after his Spanish opponent withdrew from the tournament.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 18

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina explains how Arthur Fils inspired him to win the Shanghai Masters title

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is a Masters 1000 champion, having just come from behind to beat Rafael Jodar in Shanghai. In what was already a historic all-Spanish final showdown, both players put on a show in front of a capacity crowd that included the legendary Roger Federer.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 14

Daniil Medvedev reacts after Gael Monfils appears to retire from tennis, ‘it’s a bit of a strange story’

Daniil Medvedev has praised his ATP rival Gael Monfils after his apparent retirement from tennis. Very unexpectedly, Monfils’ name has appeared in the Retired Players List on the website of the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 12

Arthur Fils' racket-smashing outburst leaves ATP Finals hopes under pressure after Shanghai upset

Arthur Fils had two reasons to be frustrated in Shanghai: a painful defeat and a growing threat to his ATP Finals ambitions. The Frenchman smashed two

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 11

Jannik Sinner’s injury shows something ‘strange’ is going on in men’s tennis, says Arthur Fils

Tennis fans will have to wait until at least 2027 before they get to see Jannik Sinner back in action after the world number one shut his season down due to a knee injury.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 5

Arthur Fils confirms if he’s suffering physically after losing to Valentin Vacherot in Japan

Arthur Fils has endured one of the stranger weeks in his career thus far, with his Japan Open run coming to an end. However, the Frenchman was afforded far more time on court than would be expected for a quarter-final loss at an ATP 500-level event, given the fact that he actually had to play qualifying beforehand.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 2

Arthur Fils surpasses Carlos Alcaraz in impressive ATP statistic after latest win in Tokyo

After having to come through qualifying, Arthur Fils has enjoyed a convincing start to his Japan Open campaign. Despite being ranked ninth in the world, Fils did not automatically qualify for the ATP 500 event in Tokyo because he and his team missed the registration deadline.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 1

Arthur Fils reacts to being forced to play qualifying for the Tokyo Open despite being ranked ninth in the world

Arthur Fils has made his top-ten debut this week in the ATP rankings, and celebrated it by being forced into qualifying for the Tokyo Open. Having won the event back in 2024 but been unable to participate last year due to injury, this season has represented the best of his career thus far, both in terms of results and fitness.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 29

Arthur Fils survives qualifying and avoids Fritz before facing longtime French rival

Arthur Fils' unexpected journey through qualifying in Tokyo has taken another turn, with the newly crowned World No. 9 avoiding a potential opening-round meeting with Taylor Fritz or Rafael Jodar in the main draw.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 29

Arthur Fils avoids Taylor Fritz and Rafael Jodar after bizarre Tokyo qualifying detour

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 28

ATP Rankings Update | Jannik Sinner set to lose big tally of points as Fils ready to break new ground

The Asian swing has got underway on the ATP Tour, but the big boys will get their campaign properly underway in the China Open and Japan Open in the coming days.

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Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 27

Arthur Fils Forced Into Tokyo Open Qualifiers After Team’s Costly Mistake

Arthur Fils broke into the ATP top 10 this week for the first time in his career, capping off a season that has included semifinal runs at the Miami and Madrid Masters, a title in Barcelona, and the biggest breakthrough of all: his maiden Masters 1000 crown in Cincinnati last month.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 25

New Top-10 player forced to play Tokyo qualifying for unusual reason

Arthur Fils will make his debut in the ATP Top 10 this Monday but will have to begin his Japan Open campaign in qualifying, creating a rather unusual situation for the Frenchman.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / August 31

How & Where to Watch Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Arthur Fils: Start Time, US Open Live Streaming and TV Channels

Arthur Fils and Stefanos Tsitsipas will clash in the 2026 US Open at Louis Armstrong Stadium today. The 22-year-old Fils enters the matchup after winning the biggest title of his career at the Cincinnati Open.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / August 31

Ben Shelton and a possible goodbye highlight U.S. Open Day 2 men's matches

Shelton making his 2026 U.S. Open debut and the possible last match at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for 2016 Champion Stan Wawrinka highlight the men's matches on Day 2.

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 23

Arthur Fils outlasts Frances Tiafoe for first ATP Masters 1000 title

Frenchman Arthur Fils is making the most out of his limited action in 2026. The 21st-seeded 22-year old knocked off Frances Tiafoe, 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to capture the Cincinnati Open on Sunday afternoon in Mason, Ohio.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 22

Arthur Fils beats Flavio Cobolli to reach Cincinnati final

Arthur Fils overcame an early break Saturday to handily defeat seventh-seeded Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4 and advance to his first ATP Masters 1000 final at the Cincinnati Open in Mason, Ohio.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / August 10

How & Where To Watch Rafael Jodar vs. Arthur Fils? Start Time, Live Streaming and TV Channels for Canadian Open

If Alexandra Eala is making waves on the WTA Tour, Rafael Jodar is doing the same on the men's side. The Spanish youngster has been one of the biggest breakout stars of the season, showcasing his talent on the tennis court while quickly winning over fans with his performances.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / May 23

Home favorite Arthur Fils (hip) WDs from French Open

World No. 19 Arthur Fils of France withdrew from the French Open on Saturday because of a hip injury. "I have to say something quickly. I'm not going to be able to play here this year.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / May 31, 2025

No. 14 Arthur Fils (back) hopes to return for Wimbledon

Arthur Fils withdrew from one major and could miss another due to a stress fracture in his lower back. The 14th-ranked Fils bowed out of his third-round match against 17th-seeded Russian Andrey Rublev at the French Open, which was scheduled for Saturday.