Arthur Fils’ 2025 ATP season did not go to plan.
The Frenchman, one of the brightest talents on Tour, was left watching on from the sidelines for the majority of the season due to a persistent back injury which hampered his progress.
The injury issues began in the lead up to the French Open, and Fils later admitted that he regretted participating in the event.
The former world number 14 last played a competitive match in August at the Canadian Open. Fils is set to make his return in 2026, months after his last competitive match on the Tour.
In that match, he lost to world number 17 Jiri Lehecka, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
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Arthur Fils is set to play in various 2026 ATP events
Fils is set to play in the Adelaide Open, which takes place from January 12-17, and then the Australian Open, which begins on January 18.
Fils is also scheduled to return to the Montpellier Open in France.
The Frenchman is set to play in the event for the first time since 2023, when he reached the semi-final stage.
French tennis fans will be delighted at the news of his return. After all, he is considered the most promising French talent on the ATP Tour.
At 21 years old, the young Frenchman has already won three ATP Tour titles, the last being at the 2024 Tokyo Open. He will look to add to that total in 2026.
The Montpellier Open is set to take place from February 2 to 8.
Arthur Fils’ best performance of 2025
There is a limited pool of results to choose from when selecting the standout moment from Arthur Fils’ 2025 season.
However, the Frenchman performed well at numerous events, reaching the quarter-finals in Miami, Monte-Carlo and Indian Wells.
His best performance was at the Barcelona Open, where he reached the semi-final stage. Fils defeated Pablo Carreno Busta, Pedro Martinez and Stefanos Tsitsipas before losing to Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets.
What is your bold prediction for the 2026 tennis season?
Tennis fans worldwide will hope Fils can stay healthy in 2026 and recapture the form that made him one of the most exciting talents on the Tour.
