Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Arthur Fils

Discover the career path of Arthur Fils, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Arthur Fils is a French professional tennis player. He reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 14 in April 2025 and a doubles ranking of No. 186 in January 2025. Fils has won three ATP Tour singles titles and is currently the No. 1 ranked French player.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1986: Sunshine Double achievement

In March 2025, Arthur Fils became only the third Frenchman to reach the last eight at both ‘Sunshine Double’ events in the same year after Yannick Noah (1986-87, 1989) and Gael Monfils (2016).

1989: Sunshine Double achievement

In March 2025, Arthur Fils became only the third Frenchman to reach the last eight at both ‘Sunshine Double’ events in the same year after Yannick Noah (1986-87, 1989) and Gael Monfils (2016).

2004: Comparison to Gael Monfils

In 2022, Arthur Fils became the youngest French qualifier since Gael Monfils in 2004 to enter the main draw of a Masters 1000 tournament.

2004: Youngest Since Gasquet

In February 2023, Arthur Fils became the youngest Frenchman since Richard Gasquet in 2004 to reach an ATP semifinal in Metz.

2005: Youngest Since Gasquet

At the Monte-Carlo Masters, Arthur Fils became the youngest Frenchman since Richard Gasquet in 2005 to win a match.

2016: Sunshine Double achievement

In March 2025, Arthur Fils became only the third Frenchman to reach the last eight at both ‘Sunshine Double’ events in the same year after Yannick Noah (1986-87, 1989) and Gael Monfils (2016).

July 2021: Junior Ranking

In July 2021, Arthur Fils was ranked as high as world No. 3 as a junior.

2022: Laurent Raymond as Coach

At the end of 2022, Laurent Raymond began coaching Arthur Fils.

2022: ATP Debut at Rolex Paris Masters

In 2022, ranked No. 308, Arthur Fils made his ATP debut at the Rolex Paris Masters and became the youngest French qualifier to enter the main draw of a Masters 1000 tournament since Gaël Monfils in 2004.

January 2023: Maiden Challenger Title

On January 16, 2023, Arthur Fils won his maiden Challenger title at the Oeiras Indoors II, elevating his ranking to No. 195.

February 2023: ATP Tour Match Win and Top 150 Debut

In February 2023, Arthur Fils, ranked No. 163, recorded his first ATP Tour match win at the Open Sud de France and reached the top-150 at world No. 117 on February 13, 2023.

February 2023: Open 13 Provence Semifinal

On February 27, 2023, Arthur Fils reached the semifinals at the Open 13 Provence in Marseille, moving up to No. 104 in the rankings.

May 2023: Top 100 Debut and Maiden Title

On May 29, 2023, Arthur Fils debuted in the top 100 of the rankings and won his maiden title in Lyon, becoming the youngest active player to reach this milestone and the youngest champion in the tournament's history.

June 2023: Top-60 Ranking

In June 2023, Arthur Fils reached the top-60, achieving this milestone on June 26th.

October 2023: Shanghai Masters Debut and Top-40 Ranking

In October 2023, Arthur Fils debuted at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, reaching the second round, and achieved a top-40 ranking on October 16, 2023.

2023: Coaching Changes

At the end of 2023, Sébastien Grosjean and Sergi Bruguera replaced Laurent Raymond as Arthur Fils' coaches.

2023: Wimbledon Debut and Doubles Win

In 2023, Arthur Fils made his main draw debut at the Wimbledon Championships. He also recorded his first Grand Slam doubles win with Luca Van Assche.

2023: Masters 1000 and French Open Debut

In 2023, Arthur Fils qualified for his first Masters 1000 on clay at the Italian Open and received a wildcard for the French Open.

April 2024: New Career High Ranking in April 2024

In April 2024, Arthur Fils achieved a new career-high ranking of No. 32, entering the top-35 on April 22nd after reaching the quarterfinals at the Barcelona Open.

July 2024: Wimbledon Third Round and New Career High

In July 2024, Arthur Fils reached the third round at Wimbledon for the first time and subsequently reached the fourth round, achieving a new career-high ranking of No. 28 on July 15, 2024.

July 2024: First ATP 500 Title and Top-20 Ranking

In July 2024, Arthur Fils won his first ATP 500 title at the Hamburg Open, leading him to enter the top-20 in the rankings on July 22, 2024.

January 2025: Doubles Ranking

On January 6, 2025, Arthur Fils achieved a doubles ranking of No. 186.

March 2025: Masters 1000 Quarterfinal and Career-High Ranking

In March 2025, Arthur Fils reached his first Masters 1000 quarterfinal at the BNP Paribas Open and achieved a new career-high ranking of World No. 18 on March 17, 2025. He reached a new career-high rankings of No. 15 in the rankings on 31 March 2025.