Arthur Fils' assessment after his time at Wimbledon: "It could have been worse, I could have lost in the first round"

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Arthur Fils bowed out of Wimbledon in the second round after losing to Matteo Berrettini in four sets. Although the defeat represents a setback to his progression in the third Grand Slam of the season, the balance for the young Frenchman is far from negative when put into context with the physical problems that have influenced his career over the past year and a half.

Injuries have been the major obstacle for Fils in the most significant tournaments. This season alone, he was unable to compete in both the Australian Open and Roland Garros, while in 2024 he also had to withdraw from Wimbledon and the US Open. Therefore, simply returning to compete in London already represented a small victory. The player himself admitted that he was not even sure if he would make it in time to participate in the tournament.

"I didn't know if I would be able to play here. In the end, I did it, and that's already very positive [...] If I think about it, it could have been worse, I could have lost in the first round," he explained with a smile. A message that reflects the extent to which his expectations were shaped by physical uncertainty rather than results.

Arthur Fils reflects on his Wimbledon 2026 experience

In addition to making it past the first round, Fils was able to play two matches on grass, a surface on which he had scarcely had the opportunity to compete this year. He also experienced playing a match on Wimbledon's Centre Court, a stage reserved for the big names in the circuit. "Next time I would like to do better, but it wasn't possible this year," he acknowledged naturally.

However, the most important news came when discussing his physical condition. After playing seven sets in just a few days, the Frenchman stated that his body responded perfectly. "I feel good, everything is fine, right now I have no pain anywhere," affirmed the French player, who will be seen in action again during the summer tour in the United States.

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