Arthur Fils returns to Wimbledon this week after a hip injury halted a strong spring and forced him to miss Roland Garros. The 22-year-old Frenchman is making his third appearance at the All England Club, aiming to pick up where he left off before his latest setback.
Fils’ Impressive Comeback and Performance History
Fils had only just come back in February from an eight-month back injury when he hit a rich vein of form. He won his fourth ATP Tour title in Barcelona and reached the semifinals at the Masters 1000 events in Miami and Madrid, a surge that lifted him to seventh in the season’s live race to Turin.
His résumé already spans all surfaces. He owns three tour-level trophies on clay and captured an ATP 500 crown on hard courts in Tokyo in 2024. While his grass-court sample size is small, he showed promise by advancing to the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2024, collecting half of his six tour-level wins on grass during that run.
The back issue first emerged at Roland Garros last year, shortly after he reached a career-high No. 14 in the ATP Rankings. His rise has included a headline-grabbing showdown with Carlos Alcaraz in Monte-Carlo last season, a three-set quarterfinal later voted by fans as the ATP Tour Match of the 2025 Season.
Fils opens his campaign against Belgian Raphael Collignon in their first tour-level meeting. The winner will face either 41-year-old wild card Stan Wawrinka, competing in the final season of his career, or 2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini.
After another spell on the sidelines, Fils arrives with renewed energy and reports that his preparation and fitness have him ready to compete. If his body holds up, recent form suggests his best level may not be far away on the Wimbledon grass.
As he steps onto the prestigious courts of Wimbledon, fans and analysts alike are eager to see if Arthur Fils can translate his recent successes into a deep run at this iconic tournament. With his determination and skill, Fils has all the tools necessary to make an impact this year.