The game we've all been waiting for...

A Ruud who clearly disappoints on clay this season outside of Roland, Rome and Estoril. What leave room for Arthur?

Indeed, Casper doesn't seem to be at the peak of his motivation. The grass season often acts as a "slow period" for him, and we know that this can have some consequences. He will gradually increase in power until the US Open, a tournament he enjoys. At the same time, he has never won an ATP500 and I think that's important for him. There is therefore a kind of ambivalence in his motivation which creates a breaking point that is still achievable for an Arthur Fils who leaves a big game. Because that's what we're talking about: Arthur has to get a big game out, if not the game of his life. He is obviously below Casper in terms of average level. The baseline battle will be really difficult for the Frenchman. But he will be over-motivated. It's the kind of encounter that can sublimate him. He managed to convert some into victories in Lyon this year, but also in Montpellier. In short, he can...