Arthur Fils has shared his thoughts on the intense moment he experienced with Stefanos Tsitsipas at the net during their match at the Italian Open in Rome. The encounter, which followed a heated exchange, drew attention as the umpire stepped in to diffuse the situation.
The match saw Fils mount an impressive comeback after losing the first set. A pivotal moment occurred in the second set when Tsitsipas struck a body shot at Fils, leading to visible frustration from the French player. Despite the tension, Fils later explained that he used the incident as motivation to fight harder and turn the match in his favor.
At the net, the two players exchanged words, with Tsitsipas clarifying that he had not intentionally aimed for Fils’ body. Fils acknowledged this, stating that he understood and had simply needed a reason to push himself further in the match. He also praised Tsitsipas for his strong performance, particularly in the first set, where he felt overwhelmed by the Greek player’s powerful shots and precise execution.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2025
At the moment ranked no.19, Tsitsipas played his last match on the 11th of May when he lost to world no.14 Arthur Fils 2-6 6-4 6-2 in the 3rd round in Rome (draw).
This season Tsitsipas has achieved a composed 17-10 win-loss record. This year, Tsitsipas lifted the trophy in Dubai.
He is also scheduled to play at the French Open (French Open) after Hamburg. The main draw will start on the 18th of May.
Fils in Rome, ranking, and results in 2025
WLWWLLWWWL Currently the world no.14 (career-high), Fils achieved a composed 19-9 record in 2025. Fils is participating in Rome where he conquered the world no.35 Tallon Griekspoor 6-2 6-2 and the world no.19 Stefanos Tsitsipas 2-6 6-4 6-2.
Arthur Fils will come up against the world no.2 Alexander Zverev in the 4th round. Their record is 3-2 for Zverev.
He is also scheduled to play at the French Open (French Open) on the 25th of May and () on the 30th of December.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Arthur Fils faced off 4 times. Their actual head to head record is 4-0 for Fils.
