Arthur Moraes Among the World’s Top 16 at Les Petits As

Arthur Moraes' participation in the prestigious Les Petits As came to an end today after an intense round-of-16 encounter against Japan's Lyoma Hotelier, with a score of 4–6 / 3–6. It was a balanced, high-level duel in which Arthur once again demonstrated maturity, attitude, and the ability to compete among the very best on the international under-14 circuit.

This result represents a historic milestone: Arthur Moraes becomes the second Brazilian to reach the round of 16 at Les Petits As in the last 30 years—an achievement that underlines the scale of his journey and the impact of his performance at one of the most emblematic events in world junior tennis.

The campaign in France was the culmination of two highly competitive weeks, beginning in the tournament's international qualifying rounds. In the first round, Arthur overcame a direct rival, and in the second he defeated Italy's Tomasso Ponto 5–7 / 6–3 / 10–8. In the third qualifying round, he once again showed great resilience by beating France's Lucas Mallard 3–6 / 6–3 / 10–8, securing his place in the main draw.

In the main draw, Arthur maintained his high level, defeating France's Arthur Salafa in commanding fashion, 6–0 / 6–4. In the second round, he confirmed his excellent form by overcoming Britain's Frederik Fabricius 7–5 / 6–1, thus earning a place among the final 16 players of the tournament.

Prior to Les Petits As, Arthur also competed at the international tournament in Bolton, where he reached the second round in singles, bowing out to France's Loris da Silva 6–4 / 6–2. In doubles, alongside his partner Bruno Dzhenev, he advanced to the semi-finals in an equally consistent run, despite a narrow defeat of 6–3 / 2–6 / 3–10.

The overall assessment of these two weeks of international competition is extremely positive, reflecting not only the results achieved but also the continuous evolution of Arthur Moraes' tennis, his ability to adapt to different competitive contexts, and the mental strength shown in decisive moments.

Congratulations to Arthur for his performance, competitive attitude, and sustained growth at the highest level of international junior tennis—a journey that continues to assert itself with ambition, consistency, and a clear identity on court. 🎾👏