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Fils Retires Early in Rome on Eve of Roland Garros
9 May
Summary
- Arthur Fils retired after just four games due to a physical issue.
- Italian qualifier Andrea Pellegrino advanced to the third round.
- Fils' withdrawal comes shortly before his home tournament, Roland Garros.
Young French tennis player Arthur Fils was forced to retire from his first-round match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. The retirement occurred just four games into his match against Italian qualifier Andrea Pellegrino, who was leading 4-0 at the time. Fils cited a physical issue as the reason for his withdrawal.
This abrupt exit from the Rome tournament comes as Fils was preparing for his home Grand Slam, Roland Garros. Despite the setback in Rome, Fils has had a strong season, boasting a 22-7 record. Pellegrino, currently ranked World No. 155, advances to the third round where he will face 20th seed Frances Tiafoe.
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