Tennis: The new French crack receives an incredible invitation

French number 3 and present in the Davis Cup this week, Arthur Fils is having an exceptional 2023 season. The young Frenchman, 44th in the world and winner of his first title on the ATP circuit this season in Lyon, has just received an invitation for the next Laver Cup, the competition created under the leadership of Roger Federer in 2017 which brings together big stars on time for a weekend.

The casting of the Making Cup is officially complete but as usual, a replacement is always added in the event of a player injury. A few weeks after convincing Gaël Monfils, Roger Federer seems to have set its sights on Arthur Son, a player who has enormous potential both in terms of results and in terms of spectacle on the court. The young Frenchman will therefore be present at Vancouver next week alongside the Team Europe but it is not safe to play.

Big opportunity

This invitation toArthur Son to the Making Cup is proof that the Frenchman has caught the eye in recent months. The 19-year-old is experiencing a lot of firsts in 2023 and he has been on the same momentum in recent weeks. A few weeks after winning his first match in Grand Slamhe had his first selection in Davis Cup. In France as elsewhere, he has already convinced that he could play a big role in the years to come.

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Surely good news?

The Laver Cup is considered an official competition by theATP even if many criticize what they consider to be an exhibition. Make no mistake: this change of calendar at the last moment could backfire. Arthur Son since he could have already started his Asian tour that week. In addition, after leaving the United States, he joined Europe to be present in Davis Cup with the France and will therefore have to make another trip across the Atlantic before reaching Asia.

A failed 2023 edition?

One year ago, Roger Federer bid farewell to tennis during his Making Cup in a moment that will inevitably be remembered among the other members of the Big 4. This year, we must admit: the casting does not necessarily make us dream, on one side or the other, even if it These are the best players in the world. On the French side, we will especially monitor Gaël Monfils even Arthur Son if he ever had to play.