Arthur Fils has credited his team for his performance at the Miami Masters 1000. The 21-year-old reached his first Masters 1000 semi-final after saving four match points. He celebrated the improbable comeback against Tommy Paul by rushing to his team.
Fils Acknowledges Team’s Crucial Role
Fils acknowledged the major role his team plays during his matches in Florida. He said that their support was crucial to his success against Paul. “Without my team behind me in the box, I would have lost for sure,” Fils stated. “They pushed me in an incredible way. They pushed me so much that in the end I won thanks to them.”
The Important Figures in Fils’ Camp
Jean Fils, Arthur’s father, accompanies him on the circuit and manages his affairs alongside agent Philippe Weiss. His box in Miami is also filled with close friends and family. They have come to support him and create a lively atmosphere at his matches.
- Ivan Cinkus, who arrived at the end of 2024, is considered a major factor in Fils’ resurgence.
- Goran Ivanisevic was present in Doha in February and will return to Fils’ box for the clay court season.
- Christophe Seiler, a German physiotherapist who previously worked with Alexander Zverev, joined Fils’ team in the summer of 2025.
Coaching Changes Aimed at Fils’ Improvement
Fils mentioned the significant work done during his six months away from the circuit last year with Ivan Cinkus. The Croatian coach encouraged Fils to make several changes to his game. These adjustments included his serve and forehand.
Physical Conditioning and Support
Lapo Becherini, formerly a physical trainer for Ugo Humbert and Holger Rune, had an initial stint with Fils from April to September 2024. He returned at the end of 2025. Becherini is known for his expressiveness during Fils’ matches. He also doesn’t hesitate to re-mobilise him, such as at Indian Wells where Fils credited Becherini’s impact in his victory against Félix Auger-Aliassime, saying Becherini told him to stop complaining and focus on playing tennis.
Fils will attempt to reach the final when he faces Jiri Lehecka in the semi-final.