Arthur Fils, one of few remaining French Open contenders, drops out with injury day before tournament
Arthur Fils has withdrawn from the 2026 French Open due to a hip injury, just one day before the tournament begins. This follows the earlier withdrawal of Carlos Alcaraz, leaving the field with fewer top contenders. Fils had been experiencing pain since a recent match in Rome and decided not to risk further injury.
- ▪Arthur Fils was tied for the fourth-best odds in the French Open field before his withdrawal.
- ▪He experienced hip pain while playing in Rome two weeks ago and was unable to practice since then.
- ▪Fils had been enjoying a strong comeback after a previous back injury that sidelined him for six months.
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