Arthur Fils has been forced to withdraw from the Masters 1000 in Rome. He was due to make his entrance in a second-round match against Andrea Pellegrino.
Fils’s Recent Form
Fils had arrived in Rome with high hopes. This followed his title win in Barcelona and a semi-final appearance in Madrid. He was looking ahead to Roland-Garros.
Pellegrino Awaited
Pellegrino was ready to capitalise on home support. He aimed to challenge the world number 17. The Italian player, ranked 155th in the ATP, had already secured several wins in Rome this week. These included his first Masters 1000 victory in the previous round.
Fils was considered the favourite on paper. This was due to his power and current form. However, Pellegrino was thought to be a potentially dangerous opponent on familiar clay.
Match Details
The match between Pellegrino and Fils was scheduled as a 32nd-final of the Rome tournament. It was set to be broadcast on Eurosport from 8:30 PM.