Son grows: "To beat me, you have to play very well, if not, you won't beat me"
The French player is experiencing a great moment since returning from injury, accumulating good results and great performances.
Arthur Fils arrives at Indian Wells with the desire and motivation to reconnect with his game and start accumulating better feelings after six months away from the courts due to a back injury. The Frenchman comes with a lot of confidence, having reached the round of 16.
Speaking to L’Equipe, Fils talks about his current moment and how he hasn't lost to anyone outside the Top 15 since his return from injury. The Frenchman reaches the round of 16 at the Californian Masters 1000 with the feeling that his tennis is starting to flow and that his best version could be very close.
Arthur is beginning to find consistency in his game after a season start in which, as he admits in these statements, he was still "struggling" to regain sensations. The work with his team is starting to pay off, and his tennis is showing clear signs of improvement. Fils is feeling increasingly liberated on the court, especially with his forehand, a shot that is starting to cause a lot of damage. He also highlights his ability to maintain concentration and compete throughout the match, something he considers key to getting closer to his best level.
Fils' Current Feelings at Indian Wells
"I feel better every time. We're training well, working hard, and today in a match like this, you can see that results come naturally. I'm quite happy with today's performance against Fucsovics, solid from start to finish and quite focused. I'm not far from my best level. Everything is starting to flow more naturally. The forehand is coming through with a lot of power, and the movement to hit the forehand is working very well. It has to continue this way. I believe, and my team also feels it, that my best version is close."
Thriving in His Comeback
"It's important for confidence not to lose these kinds of matches. That's something I try to work on a lot with my team. I don't disrespect anyone, but I know that to beat me, you have to play very well and be a great player. If they're not at that level, they won't beat me. That's what I try to convey to my opponents every time I step onto the court. And I think they feel it too."
Fils will face Auger-Aliassime for a spot in the quarterfinals of the first Masters 1000 of the season. After reaching the final in Doha, it seems he is eager to continue building results on the circuit.
This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fils se crece: "Para ganarme hay que jugar muy bien, si no, no me ganan"