1Arthur Fils
No. 1 — Arthur Fils. On the lists of 6 of 7 AIs; median place there: 3.5. The AIs put Fils first because he is the highest-ranked and youngest of the three, at No. 10 and age 22.
Did you know
Fils won his first ATP title in Lyon in 2023 as a wild card, aged 18. That made him the youngest champion in that tournament's history, and the youngest Frenchman to win an ATP title since Gaël Monfils in 2005.
- What it is
- French player, 22, ranked No. 10 in the world.
- Its edge
- Highest current ranking and youngest age of these three.
- Who should know
- Useful for anyone following who the next top players might be.
- Top-player results and sportsmanshipNo. 10, age 22
Why it is here
The BNP Paribas Open player page lists Fils at No. 10, putting him highest in this group by current singles ranking. — (voice only)
The same player page lists Fils as 22, the youngest of these three; age is part of the rating’s pool criterion. — (voice only)
Did you know
At the 2022 Paris Masters, Fils was ranked 308 and played his ATP debut. He became the youngest French player to qualify for a Masters 1000 main draw, and he beat Fabio Fognini.
History
In 2025, a stress fracture in his lower back forced Arthur Fils to withdraw from Roland Garros before the third round. After a brief return in August, he spent more time away and came back to competition in February 2026, describing the long absence as a mental challenge. — (voice only)
Keep in mind
He came back in 2026 and reached the Qatar Open final. One report says injury trouble then forced him out of the French Open, so his results have been uneven.
Where to go further
Open his official ATP bio. Read the career section first: it lists his Cincinnati title and his goal to win a Grand Slam and reach world No. 1. Check the date on the page, since the bio versions differ.
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