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Five things you need to know about Arthur Lindeknecht
Editor’s note: This article was first published on August 31, 2025
October 10, 2025
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Arthur Lindeknech will play Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open on Sunday.
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Arthur Lindeknych made his mark at the Rolex Shanghai Masters this week, advancing to the quarter-finals for the first time at the ATP Masters 1000 event. The 30-year-old will face Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarter-finals, having previously beaten Alexander Zverev.
ATPTour.com explores five things to know about Rinderknech.
University with roots in Texas
While many future pros were traveling on the junior circuit, Rinderknech charted a different route 8,000 kilometers from home. The French native chose to play college tennis at Texas A&M University and spent four years in College Station, a town better known for college football than tennis.
“I feel like it’s the best fit for me,” Rinderknech told ATPTour.com in the past. “I wasn’t the best in the juniors. At my age, I was probably only fifth, sixth or seventh or so in France, so I didn’t get a lot of help. I wanted to continue playing tennis and not only go to school, but I could do both of those things in the United States, so that’s why I decided to go there. It was a great experience and I kept improving.”
business background
Lindeknych is already considering a life away from tennis. The French native is a graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce and recently participated in the ATP Player Mentoring Program, which helps players explore career interests outside of sport. He gained valuable insights into the business world under the mentorship of Denise Melone, Managing Director of global communications agency Havas. The program connects players with industry leaders, expands their professional network, and prepares them for opportunities after tennis.
family support
Tennis runs deep in the Rinderknech family. His father, Pascal, ran a tennis club in Paris, while his mother, Virginie, was a professional player, winning a tournament at the French Open in 1986. In addition to his parents, the 30-year-old has the support of his wife, Hortense Boscher, a former college player at Texas A&M University. The two married in France earlier this year. His cousin Valentin Vacherot also reached the semi-finals of Shanghai Station.
French breakthrough in New York
Lindeknych had never advanced beyond the third round in 19 previous Grand Slam matches, but achieved a new breakthrough at the U.S. Open in August, reaching the fourth round for the first time. The Frenchman defeated Roberto Cabares Baena, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Benjamin Bonzi before losing to eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz.
First top 10 finish earlier this year
Rinderknech has found success on the biggest stage this season. He defeated world No. 3 Alexander Zverev in five sets in the first round of Wimbledon to earn his second career top-10 win. His first match came two weeks ago at Queen’s Club, where Rinderknech defeated American Ben Shelton. He had three top-10 wins in Shanghai and defeated Zverev again.
