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21-Year-Old Arthur Fils Wins Barcelona, Rises to No.5

5/19/2026

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Arthur Fils, 21, won the ATP 500 title in Barcelona after a back stress fracture.
He moved to No. 5 in ATP Race after semi-finals in Miami and Madrid.
He lengthened his service motion, shortened his forehand swing, and lost weight easing back strain.
His staff now includes former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic and coach Ivan Cinkus.
Trainer Lapo Becherini told him to “shut the fuck up” during a tight Madrid match.

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Arthur Fils, 21, won the ATP 500 title in Barcelona after a back stress fracture.
He moved to No. 5 in ATP Race after semi-finals in Miami and Madrid.
He lengthened his service motion, shortened his forehand swing, and lost weight easing back strain.
His staff now includes former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic and coach Ivan Cinkus.
Trainer Lapo Becherini told him to “shut the fuck up” during a tight Madrid match.