Overview
- Fils enters the US Open as a genuine outsider after winning his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati and moving to world No. 11.
- A year ago he withdrew from the US Open with a stress fracture in his back and a rushed comeback at the Canadian event interrupted his season.
- He opens his Flushing Meadows campaign against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the tournament’s early match schedule, a high‑profile test of his current fitness and form.
- A Masters 1000 title is one level below the Grand Slams and is widely seen as a major confidence and ranking booster for players seeking deeper runs at majors.
- Off court his rising profile is attracting fashion and sponsorship attention, which underscores how his on‑court recovery has reshaped expectations for his career.