Goran Ivanisevic is currently coaching Arthur Fils, the French rising star born in 2004. The partnership began in 2025 following Ivanisevic's brief and turbulent stint with Stefanos Tsitsipas. Fils, ranked inside the top 20, represents one of the most exciting young talents in men's tennis.
Who Is Arthur Fils?
Arthur Fils was born on 19 March 2004 in Paris, France. He turned professional in 2021 and rapidly established himself as one of the most talented players of his generation. Known for his powerful baseline game, athleticism and competitive intensity, Fils broke into the top 20 in 2024 and has been considered one of the strongest candidates to become a major champion in the coming years.
Fils reached the quarter-finals of the 2024 French Open — his home Grand Slam — and consistently performed well against top-10 opponents. His game — aggressive, physical and mentally strong — aligns well with Ivanisevic's coaching philosophy of attacking tennis and mental resilience under pressure.
Why Ivanisevic and Fils
Ivanisevic's coaching career has shown a pattern of working with players whose games have a natural attacking foundation — Čilić's powerful serve, Djokovic's mental fortitude, Raonic's serve. Fils brings physicality, aggression and youth. The combination of Ivanisevic's Grand Slam-winning experience and Fils's emerging talent represents one of the more compelling coaching partnerships in the current men's game.
This is Ivanisevic's first coaching role with a French player and his first with a player born in the 2000s — a generational shift that reflects both his continued engagement with the sport and his adaptability as a coach.