Arthur Fils Ends France’s ATP Finals Drought While Frances Tiafoe Stays Afloat Despite Missed Opportunity

Arthur Fils secured a spot in the ATP Finals without even playing his opening match at the Paris Masters. Turns out that Frances Tiafoe ‘s shock 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 defeat to Quentin Halys favored Fils and ensured that he booked his place in the year-end tournament. With this, the 22-year-old has broken France’s decade-long drought of having a player in the ATP Finals. Fils has become the first Frenchman since 2016 to qualify for the tournament. The last player from the country to qualify was Gael Monfils.