Arthur Fils, born on June 12, 2004, in Bondoufle, France, is a professional tennis player who has rapidly ascended the ATP rankings. As of January 27, 2025, he achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 19. Fils has secured three ATP Tour singles titles, with his first victory at the 2023 Lyon Open, followed by wins at the 2024 Hamburg European Open and the 2024 Japan Open, where he triumphed over compatriot Ugo Humbert in a thrilling final.
Raised in Bondoufle, Fils began playing tennis at the age of five. He trained at the French National Training Center near Roland Garros starting in 2019. Turning professional in 2021, he quickly made his mark by winning his first Challenger title in January 2023 and breaking into the top 100 ATP rankings by May 2023. Throughout 2023, Fils consistently advanced in various tournaments, including reaching the semifinals at the Hamburg European Open and the finals at the European Open in Antwerp. He capped off the year by winning the Newcomer of the Year award.
In 2024, Fils continued his impressive form by winning the Hamburg Open and the Japan Open, further establishing himself as a rising star in men’s tennis. His victory in Tokyo was particularly notable, as he overcame a first-set loss and a match point against Humbert, ultimately winning 5-7, 7-6(6), 6-3.
These achievements have solidified his position as one of France’s top tennis talents.