By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday December 4, 2023
Quite a bit has occurred within the lifetime of Arthur Fils in 2023. He has risen quickly up the ranks, compiling a 23-18 file that enabled him to leap over 200 spots within the rankings to No.36 on the planet at yr finish.
Fils, who completed runner-up on the Subsequent Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah, is intent on persevering with his momentum in 2024, and that begins with a week-long pre-training block with Rafael Nadal on the King of Clay’s academy in Kuwait.
“It’s superb,” Fils informed the gang in Jeddah. “I’ll attempt my finest to play with him and be taught from him.”
Work has already begun, and apparently Gabriel Debru, 2022 Roland-Garros boys singles champion, can also be current.
Work 😤 pic.twitter.com/i26aG5oQAT
— Debru Gabriel (@gabriel_debru) December 4, 2023
Goals come true 😍 pic.twitter.com/HeqtkqNPmy
— Debru Gabriel (@gabriel_debru) December 4, 2023
Studying the observe habits of one of many biggest gamers to ever decide up a racquet ought to function a superb primer for Fils, who remains to be 19 and really a lot studying the ropes on tour. He had by no means received a match at tour-level previous to 2023, however the Frenchman confirmed off his huge potential in 2023 by changing into the youngest participant to earn an ATP title in Lyon this spring.
“I used to be very glad, very stunned when he requested me to observe with him,” Fils stated in his post-match press convention. “It is such a giant factor for me to play with one of many biggest gamers of all time. I’ll attempt my finest for him however I’ve a giant season coming so I may also attempt my finest for myself. I’ll attempt to take pleasure in it as properly.”
Fils informed reporters that he has huge ambitions for 2024, however he isn’t going to count on an excessive amount of too quickly.
“My aim is to not be No. 1 on the planet in three months, as a result of it isn’t attainable,” Fils stated. “I’ve to work, to work, to work. I’ve to work within the health club, work on the court docket, attempt my finest in each match I play after which possibly at some point I can be a champion. I hope it comes quick, however not as quick as Carlos, as a result of what he did was loopy.”
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