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Injury forces France's top tennis player Fils to withdraw from 2026 French Open

Arthur Fils announced his withdrawal from the 2026 French Open during a press conference at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris.
Arthur Fils announced his withdrawal from the 2026 French Open during a press conference at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris. © AFP - SEBASTIEN DUPUY

France's top tennis player Arthur Fils pulled out of the 2026 French Open on Saturday, citing the same hip injury that forced him to abandon his first second-round tie against Andrea Pellegrino at the Italian Open two weeks ago.

"It’s a shame," said the 21-year-old, who was seeded 17th and scheduled to play the 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka in the opening round.

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