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Fils Climbs to World No. 9, Ends French Top-10 Drought
28 Sep
Summary
- Arthur Fils achieved World No. 9, ending France's eight-year Top-10 wait.
- He reached this ranking despite missing five months due to injuries.
- Fils won his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati recently.
Arthur Fils has achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 9, marking the end of an eight-year wait for a French player to enter the Top 10. His ascent is particularly notable given the adversity he has faced, including missing considerable time due to injuries.
Despite not competing for five months out of the last year due to back and hip injuries, Fils has made a strong comeback in 2026. He has compiled a 32-11 record for the year, highlighted by reaching the Doha final and winning the Barcelona ATP 500 title.
His impressive run continued with a semi-final appearance in Madrid and culminated in winning his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Cincinnati Open. Fils is now well-positioned to aim for a Nitto ATP Finals debut, with no ranking points to defend until February.
