Arthur Fils breaks his silence: "With more experience, I wouldn't have played Roland-Garros"
Away from the courts since Roland-Garros, 21-year-old Arthur Fils gave an update on his condition in an interview with our colleagues at 20 minutes.
Since his epic victory in the second round of Roland-Garros against Jaume Munar, Arthur Fils had to interrupt his season. A stress fracture in his back forced him to put his career on hold temporarily. But despite this break, the French prodigy remains incredibly confident.
"I have no worries for the rest of my career," he assures, explaining that the priority is now to rebuild his body rather than coming back too quickly.
His premature return in Toronto taught him patience. Today, he follows a strict program of core strengthening, treatment, and recovery, aware that his back remains fragile after injuries during his teenage years. "I'm 21, there's no rush. I still have 15 years of career ahead of me," he smiles.
Fils reflects on his decisions at Roland-Garros with clarity. Despite the pain and the stress fracture already present, he was determined to play and finish the match against Munar. "I would have finished the match. But with a bit more experience, I would make the decision not to play the tournament," he confides.
The player from the Paris region also mentions adjustments to his game. Without revealing all the secrets, he plans to modify certain footwork and serving techniques to reduce the strain on his back. Inspired by players like André Agassi, Fils is progressing step by step in his physical and technical reconstruction.
Now ranked 40th in the world, the young Frenchman is not panicking about his drop in the rankings. "I think there isn't a single guy who wants to play against me in the first round in Australia," he concludes, displaying a quiet optimism.
