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Rising French tennis star Arthur Fils described Roger Federer,s calmness and style as "unbelievable." Fils, 18, is one of the most promising young players on the ATP Tour. Carlos Alcaraz, 20, and 19-year-old Holger Rune are already one of the best players in the game.
When asked if he takes any inspiration from Alcaraz and Rune, Fils noted he cannot be turning to someone a year older than him for inspiration. “I don't take inspiration from them because they are just one year older than me.
I cannot take inspiration from them. They are playing so good. Carlos won a 1000, won in Madrid like two days ago. It was really good level. He played incredible during the week," Fils said, per Sportskeeda.
Fils inspired by Federer, Rafael Nadal & Novak Djokovic
When asked who was his inspiration, Fils named Federer.
Also, Fils revealed he is now drawing inspiration from Nadal and Djokovic. “Federer when he was playing. Now, of course, Nadal and Djokovic. Yeah, his style and his calm on the court was I think something unbelievable. Maybe his forehand, too.
He got so good forehand,” Fils said. Meanwhile, Fils is off to a winning start at the Rome Masters. After winning two qualifying matches to reach the Rome main draw, Fils also defeated Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-1 1-6 6-4 to clinch his first main draw win at Foro Italico.
Fils made an outstanding start to the match, taking a 5-0 lead before serving out for the first set in the seventh game. In the second set, the same scenario was seen but this time it was Cerundolo who took a 5-0 lead before serving out for the set in the seventh game.
In the ninth game of the third set, Fils saved two break points to take a 5-4 lead. In the 10th game - when Cerundolo was serving to stay in the match - Fils broke the Argentine to complete a three-set win.