During the Davis Cup qualifiers, a heated clash took place between Brazil’s Thiago Seyboth Wild and France’s Arthur Fils. The match ended with Fils securing a 6-1, 6-4 victory, but the real drama unfolded during the post-match handshake.
Seyboth Wild, visibly frustrated, confronted Fils with harsh words, expressing his anger over a controversial point decision made by the chair umpire. The umpire had ruled that Seyboth Wild had touched the ball with his racket, a call that the Brazilian vehemently disputed. That point was decisive for the match as it gave a edcisive berak to Fils.
The aggressive handshake and heated exchange left a tense atmosphere on the court, with both players showing visible signs of frustration. Seyboth Wild’s coach also joined in, arguing with the umpire and insisting that the decision was incorrect. Despite the victory, the incident overshadowed Fils’ win, leaving fans and commentators discussing the sportsmanship displayed during the match.
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Arthur Fils in 2025
Now the world no.19 (career-high), the French player played his last match on the 1st of February when he beat world no.76 Thiago Seyboth Wild 6-1 6-4 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
At present, during this year Fils has achieved a composed 4-2 match record.