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Alarm Fils: withdraws from his match against Fritz in the midst of the battle for the ATP Finals

Andrés Tomás Rico - 30 Oct 2026
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Fils Alarm: withdraws from his match against Fritz amid the battle for the ATP Finals. Photo: Getty Images

Yesterday it was Flavio Cobolli and today it is Arthur Fils. The intense tennis season is starting to take its toll on the players' bodies, and the gas tank is running low. But the need to make one more effort for the ultimate goal of the ATP Finals is weighing on both the Italian and the Frenchman. The latter was forced to retire in his quarter-final match at the ATP Basel against Taylor Fritz when the score was 6-2, 2-0 in favor of the American.

It remains to be seen whether Fils' reason for retirement is due to simple discomfort that made him withdraw to avoid more serious issues and prevent his participation in the Paris Masters 1000 and the ATP Finals. Or, conversely, if it is due to an injury that could put his presence in France and later in Italy in doubt.

The battle for the last spots in the ATP Finals is heating up

Before the match, Fils had a great opportunity to almost secure his presence in his first ATP Finals, following Cobolli's withdrawal the previous day. However, both still do not have their spots guaranteed and will have to decide whether to risk it in Paris or wait for the results of their pursuers.

Right now, both are next on the list with the best chances of entering, after Daniil Medvedev secured his spot today. Cobolli has 3,680 points and Fils has 3,525 points, with the next on the list being Frances Tiafoe with 3,380 points and Rafael Jódar with 3,184 points. In fact, these four would occupy the last four spots, as Jannik Sinner will not play due to injury. So intense emotions are expected in the coming week.
 

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