Arthur Fils won the biggest title of his career on Sunday afternoon, taking down Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 in the final of the Cincinnati Open. It was a rapid-fire, see-saw affair that lasted only one hour and 28 minutes despite requiring three sets.The Frenchman had already captured two ATP 500 titles, but he was playing in his first Masters 1000 final. Tiafoe was competing … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Masters: Fils wins title in three sets over Tiafoe
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Monte-Carlo tennis results: Fils ousts Rublev, will face Alcaraz in quarterfinals
It's a good time to be Arthur Fils. The 20-year-old Frenchman advanced to his third consecutive 1000-point quarterfinal when he defeated Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-3 during third-round action at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters on Thursday. Fils also reached the quarters in both Indian Wells and Miami.On the hand, these are not great times for Rublev and fellow Russian Daniil Medvedev. … [Read more...] about Monte-Carlo tennis results: Fils ousts Rublev, will face Alcaraz in quarterfinals
Fils, Mensik, Shang on list for December’s NextGen ATP Finals
Previously the NextGen ATP Finals would cap off each tennis season in November. That is no longer the case. In 2024, this tournament is more like a warmup for the next year rather the conclusion of the previous one. The festivities are set for December 18-22 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.For those wondering about the schedule, the 2025 ATP campaign begins one week later in Brisbane … [Read more...] about Fils, Mensik, Shang on list for December’s NextGen ATP Finals
Ricky’s picks for Day 4 at Wimbledon, including Draper vs. Norrie
When Andy Murray withdrew from Wimbledon and several other British men lost heartbreakers, Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie came to the rescue with wins on Tuesday. Now they will go head-to-head in the second round on Thursday. Hubert Hurkacz and Arthur Fils are also taking the court. Here are my previews and picks for Thursday's best matchups. (28) Jack Draper vs. Cameron … [Read more...] about Ricky’s picks for Day 4 at Wimbledon, including Draper vs. Norrie
Ricky’s pick for the Auckland first round: Fils vs. Gasquet
It will be a battle between generations within the French Tennis Federation when Arthur Fils and Richard Gasquet go head-to-head in the ASB Classic first round on Tuesday night.It is a rough draw especially for Gasquet, and it doesn't come at a good time. Surprisingly, the veteran won this tournament at 36 years old last season and therefore has 250 points to defend. If Gasquet … [Read more...] about Ricky’s pick for the Auckland first round: Fils vs. Gasquet