Fils Withdraws: Hong Kong Tournament Update

Still injured in the back, the Frenchman once again postpones his return and will not participate in the Hong Kong tournament.

Arthur Fils still absent from the courts. The Frenchman, who still suffers from his back, will not be able to participate in the Hong Kong tournament scheduled for January 5 to 11, 2026. The tennis player seen this winter training at the Rafa Nadal Academy prefers not to rush his return and wants to be 100% before resuming competition.

Absent from the circuit since August, after his defeat against Lehecka in Toronto and his withdrawal from the third round at Roland-Garros, Arthur Fils hopes to be ready for the Australian Open (January 18-February 1). Ranked 14th in the world last April, he is currently 39th.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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