Am I too biased?
As soon as I see Arthur in GC, I get excited...
The Frenchman has developed an ability, I think, to transcend himself in this kind of big match. It’s become rare for him to go missing. And he just did it again against Cobolli at the United Cup. This player is special in these conditions, which explains my enthusiasm. On Fabian’s side, his preparation for the 2026 AO has been really good, with wins and confidence built up. But for him, it’s the opposite. In big moments like Grand Slams or Davis Cup matches, that’s when he fades. That will be my main point in my analysis, because I think it outweighs the fact that Fabian’s average level is currently higher than Rinder’s. But even if the Frenchman won’t really enjoy, I think, being rattled by the Hungarian’s hyper-aggressiveness, he also has the game to break all that up with his serve, his volley, and I’d even say his nerve.


