Air conditioning for Arthur

Although in good shape since the grass season, Arthur hasn't fully utilized his potential on the American hard courts where he grew up. Is he saving himself for the US Open?

Yes, because I don't find anything very alarming on the French side. Having just arrived from Europe and the conditions on high ground, he lost to the local Galarneau in Toronto, a guy who's really annoying to play when he's good. Then he played a decent Cinci, beating a completely out-of-this-world Borges, then a budding Ruud. Then he lost to Medjedovic in Winston Salem, a match he would have had a good chance of winning if he had been able to take him to 3 sets. A very decent level with a better Serb when not stifled by the heat. No, it's sure that Arthur could have had better preparation, but there are also a lot of good things for him to play good matches here, especially confidence. And he'll need it against Baena, because the Spaniard is his exact anti-particle. Historically, the Spaniard never goes very far at the US Open, but I didn't remember how much he could piss off people 🤣. Lopez, Paul, Munar, Rune... It's crazy when you think about it! And yes, but this guy is hell to play! So on a side court, in a 3-set winning format, in 30 degrees and 70% humidity, yes, it's a pain. His current form is pretty good. He's back from injury at the beginning of July and took a little time to find his rhythm and confidence (he can be a wet guy on Baena, for example not so long ago with a good 'choke' against Gaston at the end of the second set). But now, on hard court, he's found a little of his verve I think. So I would be surprised, given Arthur's "hit or miss" game profile, if this match ends 3 sets to 0 for a first round. My bet is all found...