History of Arthur Fils in Timeline

Arthur Fils is a French professional tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 14 on April 14, 2025. He also achieved a doubles ranking of No. 186 on January 6, 2025. Fils has won three ATP Tour singles titles. As of now, he holds the position of the No. 1 ranked player from France.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1986: Yannick Noah

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: Yannick Noah

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).

June 2004: Arthur Fils' Birth

On June 2004, Arthur Fils was born. He is a French professional tennis player.

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2004: Youngest Frenchman to reach ATP Semifinal since Gasquet

In 2004, Arthur Fils became the first player born in 2004 or later to reach the quarterfinals at the Open Sud de France. He also became the youngest Frenchman since Richard Gasquet to reach an ATP semifinal.

2004: Gaël Monfils Comparison

In 2004, the year of Arthur Fils' birth, Gaël Monfils achieved a similar feat by entering the main draw of a Masters 1000 tournament as a younger qualifier.

2005: Youngest Frenchman since Richard Gasquet

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

2016: Gael Monfils

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).

2022: ATP Debut at Rolex Paris Masters

In 2022, Arthur Fils made his ATP debut at the Rolex Paris Masters. He became the youngest French qualifier to enter the main draw of a Masters 1000 tournament since Gaël Monfils in 2004. He moved 50 positions up in the rankings as a result.

February 2023: First ATP Tour Win and Top-150 Debut

In February 2023, Arthur Fils received a wildcard entry into the 2023 Open Sud de France, recorded his first match win on the ATP Tour, reached the quarterfinals, and made his debut in the top-150 at world No. 117.

April 2024: New Career-High Ranking After Barcelona Open

In April 2024, Arthur Fils reached the quarterfinals at the Barcelona Open, resulting in a new career-high ranking of No. 32, entering the top-35 in the singles rankings.

July 2024: Grand Slam Third Round at Wimbledon and Career High Ranking

In July 2024, at Wimbledon, Arthur Fils reached the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in his career and reached the fourth round at a Major for the first time in his career. As a result, Fils moved up to a new career high ranking of No. 28 on July 15, 2024. He would fall to world No. 9 Alex de Minaur in the fourth round in four sets.

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

In July 2024, at the Hamburg Open, Arthur Fils won his first ATP 500 title defeating top seed Alexander Zverev in the final. As a result he entered the top-20 in the rankings on July 22, 2024.

January 2025: Achieved Doubles Ranking of No. 186

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

March 2025: Masters 1000 Quarterfinal and Career-High Ranking

In March 2025, at the 2025 BNP Paribas Open, Arthur Fils reached his first Masters 1000 quarterfinal, with a new career-high ranking of World No. 18 on March 17, 2025. At the next Masters in Miami he again reached the quarterfinals. He reached a new career-high rankings of No. 15 in the rankings on March 31, 2025.