Arthur Fils has had a bright start to his ATP career this season. He recorded his first professional tour victory this year and went on to win 18 more matches. Fils also picked up his first title at Lyon. He ended the season with a runner-up finish at the Next Gen ATP Finals. Just when Fils thought the season couldn’t get better, he got a surprise from Rafael Nadal.
The Frenchman now has a chance to practice with Nadal at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Kuwait. He will be with Nadal for a week. Fils has already thought about defeating the Spaniard on the tour. He wishes to defeat Nadal in the French Open final. Nadal has only lost three matches at the French Open since 2005. It will be a daunting task for Fils, but he will not be giving up on his dream.
Ni él se lo cree🤩
Arthur Fils🇫🇷 no pudo contener la emoción de entrenarse junto a Rafael Nadal🇪🇸 en Kuwait
🎙️”EstarĂ© entrenando con Rafael Nadal una o dos semanas, asĂ que estoy muy feliz”pic.twitter.com/iiVISYaKtJ
— Iván Aguilar (@ivabianconero) December 2, 2023
The 19-year-old is known for his heavy groundstrokes and has a massive forehand. Fils mentioned that he would try not to get carried away against Nadal. It would be a good opportunity for both players, as Nadal is awaiting a comeback to the tour next month. Meanwhile, Fils would be honored to practice with a living legend of the sport.
Arthur Fils post tennis career aspirations
Tennis players begin to have a passion for traveling once they spend enough time on the tour. They keep traveling for 11 months in a year and then rest for a few weeks. While travel does give them fatigue, it also allows them to explore new cultures and meet different people. Fils has just begun his professional stint with the sport and has already shared his plans for his next adventure.
The world No. 36 revealed that he wants to become an actor like Michael B. Jordan and is interested in action movies. Fils has fixed his goal of entering the film industry once he is retired from the game. He also has a passion for Formula One. Fils stated that he wants to spend time in the paddock to see how everything works behind the scenes.
🚨ARTHUR EST OFFICIELLEMENT QUALIFIÉ POUR LES DEMI !
Avant de disputer son dernier match de poule contre Stricker 🇨đź‡, Arthur est d’ores et dĂ©jĂ qualifiĂ© pour les demi-finales des Next Gen ATP Finals !
Let’s go 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/bZ2aToQpgY
— Arthur Fils Actus (@ArthurFilsActus) November 30, 2023
The teenager is also a fan of soccer and idolizes Cristiano Ronaldo. He watches soccer and supports Paris Saint Germain. Fils will now be resting and spending time with Nadal in Kuwait. It will be the perfect way to end the season and gear up for an action-packed 2024 season. Fils will be eager to step on the court with the 37-year-old and exchange some heated rallies.