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Davis Cup: “Very disappointed,” Arthur Fils withdraws from France’s next match against Canada

From Le Figaro · () French

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  • Arthur Fils has withdrawn from France’s Davis Cup tie against Canada on Sept. 18-19.
  • The world No. 11 said he made the decision after a difficult year physically and several injury-related breaks.
  • Fils said he and his team would conduct a full assessment before he resumes training and prepares for the rest of the season.

Arthur Fils will not play for France in its next Davis Cup tie against Canada, saying he must be cautious after a physically difficult year and several periods away from competition.

France’s top-ranked player announced his withdrawal on Monday, ahead of the tie scheduled for Sept. 18 and 19 in Canada. The decision comes one week after his unexpected first-round elimination from the U.S. Open.

Very disappointed to have to withdraw from the Davis Cup. After a difficult year physically and several periods out, I have to be cautious today.

· Arthur FilsFils explained his decision to withdraw from France’s Davis Cup tie against Canada.

“Very disappointed to have to withdraw from the Davis Cup. After a difficult year physically and several periods out, I have to be cautious today,” the world No. 11 wrote on Instagram.

Fils said he and his team had decided to carry out a full assessment before he returned to training and planned the remainder of his season. “Representing France means an enormous amount to me, so this is never an easy decision,” he added.

Representing France means an enormous amount to me, so this is never an easy decision.

· Arthur FilsFils described the personal significance of playing for France.
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