Tennis
The 10 Best French Tennis Players
Men’s tennis is always going through various revolutions. At the moment, French tennis is going through a purple patch, and there are a multitude of players on the ATP Tour who are making a name for themselves. Players such as Ugo Humbert, Arthur Fils, and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard have all caught the eye for their unique styles, and these young players are making headway. But who are the best French players in the game? Our in-depth guide has blended raw stats with media insights to see who could unlock the door to Major titles in the future.
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Methodology
The 10 best French tennis players rankings were guided by ATP performance, data insights from TennisNerd, which was supported by analysis of consistency, achievements, and potential. Below are the following evaluation parameters that were used:
- ATP Ranking (2025) – This referred to the official ATP ranking as of the latest update.
- Performance Consistency – Results across different tournaments and surfaces.
- Titles & Career Progression – Number of ATP titles, Challenger wins, and recent form.
- Age & Potential – Projected career trajectory and development trends.
Combining these elements brought about the ‘SB Market Index’, our trusted model, which provided fair and accurate results devoid of any bias.
Industry Insights
According to TennisNerd, French tennis is undergoing a generational transition – from the veteran era of Gael Monfils and Adrian Mannarino to a youth-driven wave led by Ugo Humbert, Arthur Fils, and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
The new crop of players encompass powerful baseline play and athletic dominance rather than the flamboyant shot-making France was historically known for. Across other industry sources, analysts highlight that this modern French group is better adapted to the physicality of today’s ATP Tour, with multiple players inside the top 100 and several more emerging from the Challenger circuit.
SB Market Index Table
| Rank | Player | ATP Rank | Age | Titles | Style of Play | SB Market Index |
| 1 | Ugo Humbert | 22 | 27 | 6 | Aggressive left-handed baseliner | 93 |
| 2 | Arthur Fils | 37 | 21 | 3 | Powerful serve + all-court aggression | 91 |
| 3 | Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard | 56 | 22 | 2 | Big-serving power player | 88 |
| 4 | Gael Monfils | 72 | 39 | 13 | Athletic, defensive-turned-aggressive | 90 |
| 5 | Alexandre Muller | 44 | 28 | 1 | Strong baseline hitter, solid serve | 85 |
| 6 | Arthur Rinderknech | 29 | 30 | 0 | Classic serve + baseline control | 82 |
| 7 | Benjamin Bonzi | 57 | 29 | 1 | Aggressive, fast-paced shotmaker | 84 |
| 8 | Corentin Moutet | 32 | 26 | 0 | Creative, tactical variety player | 83 |
| 9 | Quentin Halys | 79 | 29 | 0 | Big serve, consistent baseline play | 81 |
| 10 | Hugo Gaston | 113 | 25 | 0 | Varied, drop-shot specialist | 80 |
Player Profiles
Ugo Humbert
Currently France’s No.1, Ugo Humbert has risen through the rankings after some consistent performances over the past 12 months. Aggressive from the baseline, he’s one of the best left-handed players on the circuit.
Lefties can be tricky to face, and he can play on all surfaces. Humbert has already pocketed six career ATP Tour titles, and there’s plenty of room to add to his trophy cabinet. He topped our rankings with a superb ‘SB Market Index’ score.
Arthur Fils
Deemed the nation’s biggest hope, Arthur Fils is only 21, but he has a bright future ahead of him. Renowned for his big serve and all-court aggression, Fils may have dropped down the rankings over the past few months, but he’s established himself as one of the better French players, and he has the potential to break into the world’s top 10.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
A rising powerhouse in the making, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard has a big serve, and while he mainly played on the Challenger Tour in 2024, his transition to the ATP Tour has been smooth. He’s won two titles, and he’s one to watch out for in the future.
Gael Monfils
He may be an old timer, but he’s one of the most charismatic players on Tour. Athletic and a 13-time winner on the Tour, Gael Monfils has provided plenty of thrills and spills, and he will be missed when he retires at the end of the 2026 season.
Alexandre Muller
Although he has spent the majority of his career on the Challenger Tour, Alexandre Muller has worked hard to get himself spotted on the ATP Tour. He may not be the youngest at 28, but he’s too good to ignore!
Emerging Generation
Fils, Mpetshi Perricard and Hugo Gaston represent the new wave of French men’s tennis, and represent an exciting generational shift. With their more aggressive play as opposed to finesse, France has discovered a new tennis identity to pull in more fans.
Veterans & Legacy
Players such as Monfils, Adrian Mannarino, and Richard Gasquet, have inspired and played a key role in mentoring the younger players on the Tour. They have managed to do this while remaining competitive themselves on the circuit, playing late into their thirties. Their longevity should be admired.
The Future of French Tennis?
France has a few up-and-coming prospects like Arthur Cazaux. Predominantly featuring on the Challenger Tour, the 23-year-old bears some resemblance to Alex de Minaur in terms of playing style, and he is rapid around the court.
Meanwhile, Luca Van Assche will target breaking into the top 100 next season, and like Cazaux, he could be a key player in the French Davis Cup team in the years to come as well as shape his country’s chance of Grand Slam success.
Conclusion
In summary, Ugo Humbert topped our rankings, and that was based on his consistent displays and all-around power game.
Nevertheless, the current crop of players, as well as the old guard, keep French tennis alive, and traditions are something fans appreciate. It’s now up to the modern generation to pick up the baton and follow in the footsteps of legends, such as Yannick Noah and win some Slam titles. Perhaps it might not be far away!
Charles Perrin is a highly experienced sports betting content writer with over six years of working with some of the leading sportsbooks in the UK, including bet365 and William Hill.