Following his impressive victory, rising star Arthur Fils shared insights into his performance and strategy for the match. “I played a great match,” Fils affirmed, while still noting a couple of aspects he felt could have been improved, particularly his serve. “But overall there’s not a lot to say. He is a great champion. I knew I was going to have to stand up, and today, thank God, I did.”
When pressed about his opponent’s significant 28 unforced errors during the match, Fils maintained a respectful stance. “He’s a great champion,” he reiterated, underscoring his admiration despite the statistical discrepancy. Fils’ overarching strategy for the encounter, as he famously stated, was clear: “The plan? Spend as little time as possible on the court.” This efficient approach evidently paid off in his decisive win.
