Arthur Rinderknech
A tall French player whose serve, reach, and first-strike patterns make him dangerous on quicker courts.
Tournament note
Pushed Novak Djokovic to a fourth-set tiebreak on Centre Court before falling in a competitive third-round match.
Arthur Rinderknech brings a big frame and direct court presence to grass tennis. His height helps him find pace and angle on serve, while his two-handed backhand gives him a stable pattern when rallies move into the baseline corners.
The Wimbledon 2026 meeting with Djokovic showed the kind of match profile that can make Rinderknech uncomfortable to play: short service games, pressure on return games, and enough first-strike tennis to keep a favorite from settling too easily.
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