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Arthur Fils Pulls Out of Roland Garros Over Hip Injury

5/24/2026

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Summary

Fils Withdraws

Arthur Fils withdrew from his Roland Garros first-round match against Stan Wawrinka because of an injury.
The French Tennis Federation recorded “an injury” as the official reason for the withdrawal.
Fils retired after four games in his Rome opener against Andrea Pellegrino due to a hip issue.
He posted on X that he felt something during the Rome match, that tests were clear, and that he is back to work for Paris.

Summary

French Hope Injured

He compiled a 22-7 record this season, highlighted by a Barcelona Open title—his fourth clay crown—earned after beating Musetti, Jodar and Rublev.
He reached the Doha final in February, losing to world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, and later beat Jaume Munar in five sets at the 2025 French Open before a back injury ended his season.
His semifinals in Miami and Madrid make him France’s top hope for a Roland Garros title.

Summary

Fils Withdraws

Arthur Fils withdrew an hour after practicing with Jirí Lehecka, saying the decision had been building since the week began.
He described the pain as different from last season’s injury, uncertain whether it stems from his lower back, hip or psoas.
Ranked world No. 5 with a 9-1 clay record this year, Fils said his long-term view leads him to focus on grass-court preparation and avoid repeating the 2025 mistake of returning too early.

History

Historical Context

Under ATP entry regulations, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) may approve health-related withdrawals. When French teenager Arthur Fils pulled out of his 2024 Roland-Garros match and a later Rome event, the FFT invoked that provision, echoing the French Open’s historic focus on player welfare at the physically demanding clay Grand Slam.

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Fils Withdraws

Arthur Fils withdrew from his Roland Garros first-round match against Stan Wawrinka because of an injury.
The French Tennis Federation recorded “an injury” as the official reason for the withdrawal.
Fils retired after four games in his Rome opener against Andrea Pellegrino due to a hip issue.
He posted on X that he felt something during the Rome match, that tests were clear, and that he is back to work for Paris.

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