The world of tennis is counting the days until Rafael NadalHe takes to the court the first week of 2024 at the ATP in Brisbane and he squeezes every last minute of his preparation. The champion of 22 Grand Slams He will travel next week to Kuwait, where he has his academy headquarters, to train with Arthur Fils.
The young tennis player has just finished at the gates of the championship in the Next Gen Finalsafter having wasted two match points in a five-set match (4-3 (6), 1-4, 2-4, 4-3 (9) and 1-4) who crowned the Serbian Hamad Medjedovic.
If at 19 years old I can stop him at Roland Garros, it would be something beautiful
Arthur Fils, professional tennis player
A few days ago The Frenchman challenged, at 19 years old, the king of his land. “Maybe not in the first round, but if I can face him in the final, that’s fine with me. If at 19 years old I can stop him at Roland Garros, it would be something beautiful,” declared the 36th in the ATP ranking.
Arthur Fils hits a forehand during a match at the Next Gen Finals
Now The Spaniard wanted the young man to be his sparring partner during the week of December 8as Fils himself confessed: “He invited me very kindly. I was happy and very surprised when he asked me to train with him. I’m going to give it my all, try not to get carried away by their rights, and make the most of it.“.
Arthur Fils finishes his first season at the professional level on the ATP circuit 214 places above where he started it. From 250 to 36 in the world, he has a record of 23 wins by 18 losses and 4-1 in the Next Gen Finals.
I was very surprised when he asked me to train with him. I’ll do my best for him, but I have a great season ahead of me…
Arthur Fils, professional tennis player
“It is very important for me to play with one of the best players of all time. I’ll do my best for him, but I have a big season ahead of me, so I’ll do it for myself too. I will try to enjoy it,” clarified the French tennis player.
2023-12-03 17:42:57
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