ATP Arthur Fils US Open 2026

Fils acknowledges that he has an outstanding account in the major tournaments: "I need to find my rhythm in the Grand Slams"

Fernando Murciego - 29 Aug 2026
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Fils returns to New York at his best moment: “I have never felt so ready for a Grand Slam.” Source: Getty

Arthur Fils arrives at the US Open 2026 at one of the best moments of his career. The Frenchman, champion in Cincinnati a few days ago, returns to New York after missing last year's edition and does so with renewed confidence, although he knows he will face a demanding debut against Stefanos Tsitsipas.

“I'm very happy to be back in New York. I missed last year's tournament and I'm going to try to do my best,” he explained during Media Day. His victory in Cincinnati has allowed him to gain momentum, but Fils particularly highlights one aspect of his game: his serve. “I was very happy with my serve. I think I was serving very well, I had quick games, and I was quite accurate with my placement,” he noted.

However, the Frenchman believes that his greatest virtue during the tournament was knowing how to win even without playing at his highest level. “I wasn't playing incredibly, but I managed to create some opportunities and I took advantage of them. That was the most important thing in Cincy.” For Fils, the key to his growth lies in his mindset. “I think my mentality is the most important. I've won many matches this year because I've played tough matches and still managed to win in the end,” he stated. His good performance in best-of-three set matches is one of the foundations of that confidence.

Arthur Fils and his unfinished business with Grand Slams

The Frenchman acknowledges, however, that Grand Slams still represent a different challenge. “It's completely different; I think it's another sport,” he admitted about best-of-five set matches. Injuries have prevented him from competing in many major tournaments over the past two years, and he is still looking to find his rhythm on this stage.

Now, the situation in New York is different. “I've never felt this prepared,” he assured. Fils comes in with the momentum from Cincinnati and a week of work in New York that allows him to approach the tournament with optimism. And the first obstacle will be Tsitsipas: “I'm very excited to play against Stefanos. I think it will be a very nice match for us and also for the spectators,” he concluded.

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