Arthur Fils: the young tennis player follows in the footsteps of Maeva Ghennam

Arthur Fils is preparing to hit the clay court at Roland-Garros this Sunday. At only 21 years old, the French number 1 impresses as much with his sporting performances as with his already spectacular financial success.

The young tennis player recently chose to settle in Dubai, like several French celebrities before him. A strategic life choice which is notably reminiscent of that of Maeva Ghennam and other influencers based in the United Arab Emirates.

Arthur Fils also succumbs to the call of Dubai

At only 21 years old, Arthur Fils has already established himself as one of the great hopes of French tennis. In just a few seasons, the young player has managed to find a place among the best on the ATP circuit. Many now consider him the worthy successor of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gaël Monfils or Richard Gasquet. However, in recent months, the athlete has surprised by leaving France to settle in Dubai. According to information from Libérationthey number 1 français possède now a pied-à-terre in the emirate. A choice reminiscent of that of several French reality TV personalities, seduced by luxury, security and above all the tax advantages offered by the United Arab Emirates for several years.

Arthur Fils joins a long list of French celebrities based in Dubai. Among them are notably Maeva Ghennam, Nabilla, Jessica Thivenin, Jazz Correia or Milla Jasmine. However, unlike influencers, the young athlete built his fortune thanks to his results on the courts. And the figures are already dizzying. Since his professional debut, Arthur Fils would have accumulated more than $8 million in winnings in ATP tournaments. An impressive sum for player born in 2004. Its meteoric rise also attracts numerous prestigious sponsors. Thanks to this growing notoriety, his income exploded both in and out of competition. Despite his installation in Dubai, the tennis player would nevertheless remain very attached to Essonne, where he grew up.

A meteoric rise before Roland-Garros

Arthur Fils is already showing incomes higher than those accumulated by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gaël Monfils or Richard Gasquet at the same age. Certainly, modern tennis generates more money today than at the start of the 2000s. However, this financial success can also be explained by its impressive performances for two seasons. The Frenchman quickly settled in among the best players in the world. Many observers now see in him the future boss of French tennis for the coming years. His victory at the Barcelona tournament against Andrey Rublev confirmed his immense potential. Thanks to this dynamic, Arthur Fils continues to gain popularity and attracts attention well beyond the world of sport.

Despite this resounding success, Arthur Fils still knows some difficulties at Roland-Garros. The young player even seems to continue a strange curse at home. Last year, he declared forfeit in the third roundwhile he had been eliminated in the first round during the two previous editions. This year again, his supporters held their breath after the announcement of a back injury a few days before the tournament. Fortunately, the Frenchman was seen in training on Friday and seemed physically reassuring. This Sunday, May 24, Arthur Fils will face Stan Wawrinka, who is probably playing the last Roland-Garros of his career. A particularly anticipated meeting, which could provide a highlight of the Parisian tournament.