Arthur Fils
ON THE RECORD · 10 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“It was tough, but I’m happy with how I dealt with it.”
Arthur Fils · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
Arthur Fils reflected on handling the rain interruption to reach his first Masters 1000 final.
“You come on court more nervous because it’s a semi-final. The rain arrives, you wait and when you come back conditions are completely different,”
Arthur Fils · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
Arthur Fils discussed how a 45-minute weather delay affected conditions in his semifinal victory.
“Miami was nice, I was in the semis, but I lost so much energy in this tournament. I was screaming ‘Come on’, ‘Vamos’ after every point. Now here it’s completely different. And I think also when you do it, you start to do it a couple of times, the tournaments, those big runs, then you start to get a bit used to [it], and you don’t need anymore to go crazy, to pump yourself. I think I’m already pumped enough, especially with my team also. They are very pumped, so I don’t need to go that crazy anymore.”
Arthur Fils · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Arthur Fils explained why he no longer expends as much energy screaming and getting pumped during deep tournament runs.
“If I’m sad, there is no way I can make it,”
Arthur Fils · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Arthur Fils spoke about the importance of maintaining a positive mindset during comebacks.
“Some things are happening for a purpose. It’s OK.”
Arthur Fils · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Arthur Fils reflected on accepting injury setbacks during his season.
“If I’m positive, then I give myself a shot, at least. When I’m sad, if I’m going crying into my bed, there is no way I can wake up and play some good tennis. If I’m going happy and blessed that now I’m able to play tennis, then after, it’s working well.”
Arthur Fils · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Arthur Fils explained how staying positive and grateful helps him play good tennis.
“I was feeling great, but you just got to take it,”
Arthur Fils · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Arthur Fils reflected on having to accept physical setbacks after suffering a hip injury.
“I’m a bit less crazy,”
Arthur Fils · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Arthur Fils discussed developing a more composed approach on court.
“I tried to make him play a bit more. I stayed solid in my head and it worked pretty well for me.”
Arthur Fils · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21
Arthur Fils discussed his tactical and mental approach in his win against Thiago Tirante.
“He has an unbelievable serve; I was surprised by the speed of his ball,”
Arthur Fils · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21
Arthur Fils praised the power of Thiago Tirante's serve following their quarterfinal clash.