Arthur Rinderknech facts for kids
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Rinderknech at the 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters
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| Country (sports) |  France |
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| Born | 23 July 1995 Gassin, France |
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) |
| Turned pro | 2018 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| College | Texas A&M |
| Coach | Lucas Pouille (Jun-Sep 2025) |
| Prize money | US $ 5,608,228 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 100–107 (48.31% in ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 28 (13 October 2025) |
| Current ranking | No. 28 (13 October 2025) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2022) |
| French Open | 2R (2023, 2024) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2025) |
| US Open | 4R (2025) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 23–34 (40.35%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 124 (8 November 2021) |
| Current ranking | No. 316 (13 October 2025) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (2023) |
| French Open | 3R (2025) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2022, 2023, 2024) |
| US Open | 2R (2021, 2023) |
Arthur Rinderknech (born on July 23, 1995) is a professional tennis player from France. He is known for his powerful game. He reached his highest singles ranking of world No. 28 on October 13, 2025. His best doubles ranking was No. 124, which he achieved on November 8, 2021.
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About Arthur
Arthur Rinderknech comes from a family of athletes. His mother, Virginie Paquet, was also a tennis player. He has cousins, Chloé Paquet, Benjamin Balleret, and Valentin Vacherot, who also play tennis. Arthur is married to Hortense Boscher, who played tennis in college. He also loves football and supports the French club AS Saint-Étienne.
In October 2025, Arthur and his cousin Valentin Vacherot both made it to the final of a big tournament called the Shanghai Masters. It was a special moment for their family!
Arthur's Tennis Journey
Early Career and First Big Tournaments (2018-2020)
Arthur started his professional tennis journey in 2018. He got to play in a major tournament, the 2018 French Open, for the first time in doubles. In 2020, he also made his singles debut at the 2020 French Open. He even reached the second round in doubles that year.
Breaking Through (2021)
The year 2021 was a big one for Arthur. He made his debut on the main ATP Tour and quickly showed his talent.
- He reached the quarterfinals in Marseille, France.
- He earned his first win against a top-20 player, Jannik Sinner, at the 2021 ATP Lyon Open.
- Arthur played in the main draw of 2021 Wimbledon Championships for the first time.
- He entered the top 100 rankings in July 2021 after reaching the quarterfinals at the 2021 Swedish Open.
- He reached his first ATP semifinals at the Kitzbühel Open.
- At the US Open, he won his first match at a Grand Slam, coming back from two sets down!
- He also reached his first ATP doubles final with Hugo Nys at the 2021 Moselle Open. By the end of the year, he was ranked No. 58 in the world.
Reaching New Heights (2022)
In 2022, Arthur continued to climb the rankings.
- He played for France in the ATP Cup.
- He reached his first-ever ATP singles final at the Adelaide International 2. This helped him enter the top 50 players in the world.
- Arthur won his first match at the Australian Open.
- He reached the semifinals at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, beating a top-20 player, Denis Shapovalov.
- He won his fourth ATP Challenger title at the Poznań Open.
- By October 2022, Arthur became the highest-ranked French player, reaching world No. 42.
Continuing to Compete (2023)
Arthur started 2023 by representing France in the 2023 United Cup. He won a match against Francisco Cerúndolo from Argentina. He also won his fifth Challenger title at the Zug Open in Switzerland. At the US Open, he reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time.
More Success (2024)
In 2024, Arthur reached two ATP quarterfinals. He won his sixth Challenger title in Lille, France. He also achieved his first win at Wimbledon. At the 2024 National Bank Open in Montreal, he reached the third round of a Masters tournament. He returned to the top 60 rankings in August 2024.
His Best Season Yet (2025)
The year 2025 has been Arthur's most successful so far.
- In June, he got his first win against a top 10 player, Ben Shelton, at the Queen's Championships.
- In July, he defeated Alexander Zverev, a top 5 player, at Wimbledon. He then reached the third round of Wimbledon for the first time.
- Arthur reached his first semifinal of the year at the Kitzbühel Open.
- At the US Open in September, he reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career.
- In October, Arthur made it to his first final at a Masters 1000 event, the Shanghai Masters. He beat Alexander Zverev again and other top players like Daniil Medvedev. This amazing performance helped him reach his career-high ranking of world No. 28. He played against his cousin, Valentin Vacherot, in the final.
Wins Against Top 10 Players
Arthur has won 3 matches against players who were ranked in the top 10 at the time they played.
| Season | 2025 | Total |
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| Wins | 3 | 3 |
| # | Player | Rk | Event | Surface | Rd | Score | Rk | Ref |
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| 2025 | ||||||||
| 1. |  Ben Shelton |
10 | Queen's Club, United Kingdom | Grass | 1R | 7–6(7–5), 7–6(7–4) | 80 | |
| 2. |  Alexander Zverev |
3 | Wimbledon, United Kingdom | Grass | 1R | 7–6(7–3), 6–7(8–10), 6–3, 6–7(5–7), 6–4 | 72 | |
| 3. | Alexander Zverev |
3 | Shanghai Masters, China | Hard | 3R | 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 | 54 | |
- Key: (Rk) first use, opponent rank; (Rd) round; (Rk) 2nd use, player rank; (Ref) reference; (F) final; (SF) semifinal; (QF) quarterfinal; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage
See also
In Spanish: Arthur Rinderknech para niños
