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Arthur Fils retires injured from Basel quarter-final, leaving Paris in doubt
Arthur Fils retired from his Basel quarter-final against Taylor Fritz on October 30 after feeling pain during a movement.
The French player said the pain was in his leg, though one headline described him as having a back problem.
His place at the Paris Masters is now uncertain, with five days remaining before his possible first match.
Fils previously withdrew from the French Open the day before it began after a back problem.
Repeated injuries have disrupted his season, and earlier back trouble has kept him out for long periods.
He is also close to qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin, which brings together the world’s top eight players.
Medical examinations will help determine his next steps, including whether he can play the rest of the season.
Arthur Fils retired from his Basel quarter-final against Taylor Fritz after struggling with pain during the match.
He lost the first set 6-2 and played three more games before stopping.
Fils said the pain began during a movement early in the match and had not improved after a medical timeout.
His participation in the Paris Masters, due to begin in five days, is uncertain.
He said further tests would help determine what to do for the rest of the season.
- Who
- Arthur Fils and Taylor Fritz.
- What
- Fils retired from their Basel quarter-final because of pain.
- When
- October 30, 2026.
- Where
- The ATP 500 tournament in Basel.
- Why
- Fils said pain during a movement early in the match did not improve after a medical timeout.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Fils withdrew from Roland-Garros the day before the tournament after a back problem.
Fils retired from his Basel quarter-final against Fritz after losing the first set 6-2 and playing three more games.
Fils was potentially due to begin his campaign at the Paris Masters, but his participation was uncertain.
- Opponent
- Taylor Fritz
- Tournament
- ATP 500 in Basel
- First-set score
- 6-2 to Fritz
- Medical timeout
- Fils said it did not improve the pain
- Paris Masters
- Potential start in five days
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What people are saying
I felt a little pain on a movement right at the beginning of the match and it didn't go away.
I asked for a medical timeout but it didn't improve, so I made the decision to stop.
We'll see what to do for the rest of the season depending on the tests.