Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Lucky Loser Arthur Gea Eyes First Grand Slam Quarter-Final
Arthur Gea almost missed the US Open after losing his final qualifying match.
He got another chance when Casper Ruud withdrew from the tournament.
Gea used that chance to win several matches and reach the fourth round.
He will play Botic van de Zandschulp next.
If Gea wins, he will reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final.
He has improved quickly over the past year.
He won his first ATP Tour title in Los Cabos before the US Open.
Gea is known for chasing down balls and fighting hard in matches.
He began playing tennis at seven and admired Rafael Nadal.
Arthur Gea entered the US Open as a lucky loser after losing in qualifying to Nishesh Basavareddy.
Casper Ruud’s withdrawal allowed the 21-year-old Frenchman to join the main draw.
Gea has reached the fourth round and will face Botic van de Zandschulp on Monday.
A victory would give Gea his first Grand Slam quarter-final appearance.
Gea has risen from world No. 247 last year to No. 63 in the live rankings.
- Who
- Arthur Gea, a 21-year-old French tennis player, will face Botic van de Zandschulp.
- What
- Gea has advanced to the US Open fourth round after entering as a lucky loser and is seeking his first Grand Slam quarter-final.
- When
- The fourth-round match is scheduled for Monday; Gea’s ranking rise occurred over the past 12 months.
- Where
- The match will be played at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York.
- Why
- Casper Ruud’s withdrawal opened a place for Gea, who then advanced through the tournament by winning his matches.
- Tournament
- US Open
- Next opponent
- Botic van de Zandschulp
- Entry route
- Lucky loser after qualifying loss
- Qualifying opponent
- Nishesh Basavareddy
- Current live ranking
- No. 63
- Previous-year ranking
- No. 247
- Earlier 2025 breakthrough
- Maiden ATP Tour title in Los Cabos
