Quentin Halys
Quentin Halys is a French professional tennis player who has achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 46, attained on 30 June 2025.[1] Born on 26 October 1996 in Bondy, France, he stands at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters) tall and weighs 187 pounds (85 kilograms), playing right-handed.[2] Halys turned professional in 2012 at age 15 and has earned over $4.5 million in prize money from singles and doubles combined as of November 2025.[1] Ranked No. 92 in singles as of November 2025, he is known for his powerful baseline game and has secured seven ATP Challenger singles titles, including wins in Pau, Lille, and Ismaning in 2022.[3][2] In his ATP Tour career, Halys has reached notable milestones such as the fourth round at the 2023 Miami Masters and the quarterfinals at the 2023 Auckland Open, contributing to his entry into the top 100 in 2022.[2] He advanced to his first ATP singles final at the 2024 Gstaad Open and qualified for the third round at Wimbledon that year, marking a career-best Grand Slam performance.[2] In 2025, Halys reached the semifinals at the Dubai Championships (an ATP 500 event), where he recorded his first victory over a top-10 player by defeating world No. 9 Andrey Rublev.[2][4] On the doubles circuit, where he holds a current ranking of No. 107, his career high attained on 17 November 2025, Halys won his maiden ATP doubles title at the 2025 Moselle Open partnering with compatriot Pierre-Hugues Herbert.[5][6] He has also captured seven ATP Challenger doubles titles.[2] As a junior, Halys enjoyed success by winning the 2014 French Open boys' doubles title with Benjamin Bonzi and reaching the US Open boys' singles final.[2] Off the court, he began playing tennis at age five at a local club with his family—father Frédéric (an IT engineer), mother Muriel (a nurse), and brother Hugo—and counts Roger Federer, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, and Marat Safin as idols.[2] Halys favors hard courts, enjoys cinema, golf, and backgammon in his spare time, and supports Paris Saint-Germain in soccer, the Chicago Cubs in baseball, and the Cleveland Cavaliers in basketball.[2]Early life and junior career
Early life
Quentin Halys was born on 26 October 1996 in Bondy, a suburb of Paris in France.[2] His family includes his father, Frédéric, an IT engineer; his mother, Muriel, a nurse; and his younger brother, Hugo.[2] Halys was introduced to tennis at the age of five, when he began hitting balls with family members at a local club in Bondy.[2] This early exposure fostered his initial interest in the sport, supported by his family's encouragement in the working-class community of Bondy.[7] In 2008, at the age of 11, Halys left home to join the French Tennis Federation's Pôle Espoirs training program in Poitiers, a key step in his structured athletic development.[8] This relocation allowed him to train intensively and transition toward competitive junior tennis.[8]Junior career
Quentin Halys began competing on the ITF Junior Circuit in 2010 and quickly established himself as a promising talent, particularly on clay courts. His junior career peaked in 2014 when he achieved a career-high ranking of No. 3 on 31 March. Over the course of his junior tenure, Halys compiled an impressive win-loss record of 129–46 in singles and 83–35 in doubles, securing multiple titles across Grade 1-5 events.[2] Halys enjoyed significant success at the Junior Grand Slams, reaching four finals in total—three in doubles and one in singles. In 2014, he partnered with Benjamin Bonzi to win the French Open boys' doubles title, defeating Lucas Miedler and Akira Santillan 6–3, 6–3 in the final. That same year, Halys advanced to the boys' singles semifinal at Roland Garros, where he fell to Jaume Antoni Munar Clar 6–4, 6–2, before going on to claim the doubles crown with Bonzi. At the US Open later in 2014, Halys reached the boys' singles final as the No. 5 seed, saving two match points in the semifinal against Francis Tiafoe before losing to Omar Jasika 2–6, 7–5, 6–1 in the championship match. He also progressed to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon 2014, marking a strong performance on grass.[9][10][11] In 2013, Halys showed versatility in doubles by reaching the French Open boys' doubles semifinal with Bonzi, where they were defeated by Kyle Edmund and Frederico Ferreira Silva 6–3, 6–7(5), 6–4.[12] That year, he also competed in the European Junior Championships in Klosters, Switzerland, advancing to the singles final where he lost to Karen Khachanov 6–3, 3–6, 4–6. These results highlighted Halys' competitive edge in high-stakes events.[13] As he transitioned toward professional tennis while still junior-eligible, Halys won his first ITF Futures doubles title in July 2014 at the France F14 event in Bourg-en-Bresse, partnering with Maxime Hamou. This achievement bridged his junior accomplishments with emerging pro success.[14]Professional career
2013–2017: Turning professional, Grand Slam debut, and early titles
Halys turned professional in 2012 at the age of 16, initially competing on the ITF Futures circuit across Europe to build experience and points. His early professional efforts focused on lower-level events, where he secured three singles titles between 2014 and 2016, including victories at the 2015 Piombino and Trento Futures tournaments. These successes helped him transition from junior tennis and steadily climb the rankings, reaching the top 300 by mid-2015.[1][15] Halys made his Grand Slam debut at the 2015 French Open as a wildcard entrant, facing nine-time champion Rafael Nadal in the first round and losing 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. The following year, he earned direct entry into the 2016 Australian Open main draw and recorded his first Grand Slam match win, defeating Ivan Dodig 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-5 before falling to world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the second round. Later in 2016, Halys captured his maiden ATP Challenger singles title at the Tallahassee Challenger, overcoming Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in the final to break into the top 200 for the first time.[16][17][18] In 2017, Halys built on his momentum with consistent Challenger-level performances, including a runner-up finish at the Cherbourg Challenger. He ended the year ranked No. 129, marking significant progress from his year-end No. 204 position in 2015. On the doubles front, Halys enjoyed early success partnering with compatriots, securing two Challenger titles during this period, notably the 2017 Noumea Challenger alongside Tristan Lamasine, where they defeated Adrián Menéndez-Maceiras and Stefano Napolitano 7-6(11-9), 6-1 in the final. These achievements highlighted his versatility and laid the groundwork for future breakthroughs.[19]2018–2020: Challenger successes and Davis Cup participation
In 2018, Halys secured his second Challenger singles title at the Quimper Challenger, defeating then-rising star Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final 6–3, 7–6(7–1).[2] This victory contributed to his steady rise in the rankings, as he also received a wildcard into the main draw of the French Open, where he reached the second round before falling to Kei Nishikori in straight sets.[20] Throughout the year, Halys qualified for several ATP Masters 1000 events, including the qualifying rounds at the Monte-Carlo Masters and the Madrid Open, showcasing his growing consistency on clay courts.[21] The following year, Halys continued his Challenger-level dominance by winning the Blois Challenger, overcoming Pablo Cuevas in a three-set final 7–5, 3–6, 6–2. This title helped him achieve a career-high singles ranking of No. 80 in July 2019.[22] At the Grand Slams, he qualified for the main draw at Wimbledon and advanced to the second round, losing to Yuichi Sugita in four sets.[23] Halys was selected for France's Davis Cup Finals team in November 2019, contributing to the squad during the group stage victory over Japan in Madrid, though his primary role was as a reserve amid the team's successful campaign.[24] Minor injuries, including a wrist issue, interrupted his momentum late in the season, causing ranking fluctuations. The 2020 season was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, limiting Halys to a handful of events as many tournaments were canceled or postponed. Despite this, he claimed his fourth Challenger singles title at the Prague Challenger in August, defeating Mirza Bašić in the final to mark one of the few victories in a disrupted year. His doubles ranking also improved during this period, reaching a then-career high of No. 154 by the end of 2019 before climbing to No. 167 in 2020 through consistent performances partnering French players.[5] Overall, Halys ended 2020 outside the top 150 in singles due to the reduced schedule but used the time to recover from lingering injuries and refine his game.2021–2022: Major debuts, Masters appearances, and ranking progress
In 2021, Quentin Halys made his debut at the US Open, entering the main draw as a qualifier but falling in the first round to Dominik Koepfer in five sets.[25] Later that year, he achieved his first significant ATP-level breakthrough at the Sofia Open, where he reached the quarterfinals by defeating top-50 player Filip Krajinovic in the second round before losing to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, 3-6, 6-7(3), 4-6.[26] This run marked Halys' first ATP semifinal and highlighted his growing competitiveness on indoor hard courts. Halys' progress accelerated in 2022, bolstered by a dominant Challenger season with a 43-10 record and three titles, including victories at the Pau Challenger in February—where he defeated Ricardas Berankis in the final—and the Ismaning Challenger in October.[27] These successes propelled him into the top 100 for the first time, culminating in a career-high singles ranking of No. 64 in October 2022, and he maintained a consistent presence in the top 100 by year's end.[19] On the ATP Tour, he debuted at the Indian Wells Masters as a qualifier, advancing to the second round with a win over Pablo Carreno Busta before falling to Carlos Alcaraz, while at the French Open, he pushed John Isner to four sets in the first round.[28] Halys also registered key upsets against top-50 opponents, such as Marton Fucsovics in the first round of the Gstaad Open, winning 6-4, 7-6(5).[28] In doubles, partnering with Grégoire Barrère, he reached his first ATP 250 final at the Moselle Open in Metz, defeating pairs like Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi/Fabrice Martin en route but losing the final to Pierre-Hugues Herbert/Nicolas Mahut, 1-6, 4-6.[29] These achievements underscored Halys' versatility and laid the foundation for sustained ranking stability.2023–2024: Breakthrough results, first ATP final, and top 100 return
In 2023, Quentin Halys experienced a breakthrough season on the ATP Tour, highlighted by his first semifinal appearance at the Estoril Open, where he defeated Aleksandar Vukic and Nuno Borges before falling to top seed and eventual champion Casper Ruud in three sets. He also advanced to the fourth round at the Miami Masters for the first time at a Masters 1000 event, securing his career-first top-20 victory over No. 18 Alex de Minaur in the third round, though he was defeated by No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the next match. [2] Additionally, Halys reached the third round at Wimbledon, upsetting 26th seed Denis Shapovalov in the second round before losing to Jannik Sinner. These results propelled him to a career-high singles ranking of No. 58 on July 17. [19] The following year, Halys continued his upward trajectory by qualifying for and reaching the second round at the Australian Open, where he was beaten by Sebastian Korda in straight sets. In July, he achieved a major milestone as a qualifier at the Gstaad ATP 250, advancing to his first ATP Tour final after defeating fifth seed Jan-Lennard Struff in the semifinals; he finished runner-up, losing to Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 7-6(8). Halys also made the third round at Wimbledon for the second consecutive year, defeating Vilius Gaubas and Christopher O'Connell before falling to Daniil Medvedev. [2] After dipping outside the top 200 earlier in 2024 due to injuries and inconsistent form, Halys staged a strong comeback in the latter half of the season through Challenger-level success, including a title at the Blois Challenger and a runner-up finish at the Rennes Challenger, where he lost to Jacob Fearnley in the final despite holding two match points. [30] [31] These performances helped him return to the top 100, ending the year ranked No. 72. [19]2025: Top 10 win, ATP 500 semifinal, and seasonal performance
Halys opened the 2025 season strongly at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, an ATP 500 event, where he qualified for the main draw and secured his maiden top-10 victory by defeating world No. 9 Andrey Rublev 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) in the second round. This breakthrough propelled him to the quarterfinals, his best result at the tournament to date, before a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 loss to third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime.[4][32] In doubles, partnering Pierre-Hugues Herbert, he won his first ATP doubles title at the Moselle Open, defeating Guido Andreozzi and Manuel Guinard 7–5, 6–3 in the final. These early achievements contributed to a career-high singles ranking of No. 46, achieved on June 30, 2025.[1] At the Grand Slams, Halys advanced to the second round of the Australian Open, defeating qualifier Adam Walton in the first round before losing to fellow Frenchman Arthur Fils 6-2, 4-6, 7-6(7-2), 7-5. His results at the other majors were more modest, with first- or second-round exits.[33] The second half of the season proved tougher for Halys, as he compiled a 12-23 win-loss record on the ATP Tour amid inconsistent main-draw performances. He showed promise in qualifying for events like Beijing, reaching the quarterfinals of the qualifiers with a 6-0, 6-2 win over Aoran Wang before retiring injured against Arthur Cazaux, but struggled to translate that into deep runs. Notable early exits included first-round defeats in Metz to Matteo Berrettini 6-2, 6-4 and in Brussels to Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-4, 6-4.[34][35][36][37] Overall, Halys concluded the year ranked No. 92 as of November 2025, without capturing any singles titles, though his career earnings exceeded $4.5 million in prize money.[1]Playing style
Singles game
Quentin Halys is a right-handed player with a two-handed backhand, employing an aggressive baseline style characterized by flat and penetrating groundstrokes from both wings.[1] His forehand serves as his preferred shot, allowing him to dictate rallies and target opponents' weaknesses with power and precision.[2] As a baseliner, Halys focuses on dominating exchanges through strong groundstrokes, often pushing rivals deep into defensive positions.[38] Halys possesses a powerful first serve that reaches speeds up to 139 mph, providing a significant weapon to open points aggressively.[35] He incorporates serve-and-volley tactics and net approaches to add variety, reflecting his desire to transition forward more frequently in matches.[39] These elements contribute to a complete game that blends attack with occasional net play, enhanced by soft hands developed through doubles experience.[39] Standing at 6'3" (191 cm), Halys leverages his height to generate leverage on serves and groundstrokes, while maintaining solid movement on hard and clay courts.[1] His physical attributes support an aggressive approach, enabling him to cover the court effectively despite occasional challenges with endurance in longer rallies.[40] In the 2020s, Halys has evolved into a more versatile counterpuncher, complementing his baseline aggression with improved defensive skills and a robust two-handed backhand to retrieve and redirect pace.[38] He is renowned for incorporating flair into his game, such as creative shot-making that adds unpredictability to his otherwise structured style.[39]Doubles game
Halys has shown partnership versatility in doubles, frequently teaming up with fellow French players such as Grégoire Barrère and Ugo Humbert. With Barrère, he competed in events like the 2022 Moselle Open, while with Humbert, they partnered in Challenger tournaments including the 2018 Lille Challenger.[41][42] His career-high doubles ranking of No. 107 was achieved on 17 November 2025. In doubles, Halys adopts an aggressive approach at the net, leveraging strong volleys to pressure opponents and utilizing his powerful serve to set up poaching opportunities for his partner.[39] This net-oriented style complements his quick reflexes, allowing effective transitions from baseline rallies to volley finishes, and proves adaptable across surfaces like hard courts and clay.[43] Halys' strengths in doubles are highlighted by his success at the Challenger level, where he has secured seven titles, demonstrating consistency in team play.[44] Notably, he reached the semifinals of the ATP 250 doubles event at the 2022 Moselle Open in Metz alongside Barrère, defeating higher-seeded pairs before falling to the eventual champions.[45] He has also contributed to France's Davis Cup efforts, participating in ties that advanced the team.[46]Career statistics
Best Results Summary
Quentin Halys has achieved career-best results of reaching the third round at the French Open in 2021 and 2025, the third round at Wimbledon in 2023 and 2024, the second round at the Australian Open in 2016, 2024, and 2025, and the first round at the US Open multiple times from 2017 to 2025. In ATP Masters 1000 events, his best performance is the fourth round at the 2023 Miami Open. At ATP 500 level, he advanced to the semifinals at the 2025 Barcelona Open. For ATP 250 tournaments, his career best is the final at the 2024 Gstaad Open. In doubles, Halys' best Grand Slam result is the semifinals at the 2022 US Open partnering Pierre-Hugues Herbert. He has won seven Challenger singles titles and several doubles titles on the Challenger circuit.[1]Singles Performance Timeline
The following table summarizes Halys' results in key tournament categories year by year. Results are indicated as the deepest round reached (e.g., 1R for first round, 2R for second round, QF for quarterfinals, SF for semifinals, F for final, W for winner). "Q#" denotes qualifying rounds reached, "A" for absent, and "NH" for not held.| Tournament Category | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Slams (Best) | A | A | Q1 | 2R (AO) | 1R (USO) | 1R (FO) | Q2 | Q2 | 3R (FO) | 1R (USO) | 3R (W) | 3R (W), 2R (AO) | 3R (FO), 2R (AO) |
| ATP Finals | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ | NH | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ |
| Masters 1000 (Best) | A | A | Q1 | 1R (Paris) | Q2 | Q1 | Q1 | Q1 | 1R (Rome) | 1R (Canada) | 4R (Miami) | 2R (Indian Wells) | 3R (Monte Carlo) |
| ATP 500 (Best) | A | A | A | A | A | Q1 | A | A | QF (Acapulco) | 2R (Rio) | QF (Rotterdam) | QF (Halle) | SF (Barcelona) |
| ATP 250 (Best) | A | A | QF (Nice) | SF (Nice) | QF (Marseille) | 2R (Sophia Antipolis) | QF (Newport) | 1R (Marseille) | SF (Pune) | QF (Marrakech) | SF (Pune, Marrakech) | F (Gstaad) | QF (Dubai) |
| Davis Cup | A | PO | A | A | WG PO | A | A | A | WG | WG QF | WG | WG | WG SF |
Doubles Performance Timeline
Halys has primarily focused on singles but has notable doubles achievements, including Challenger titles and a Grand Slam semifinal. The table below highlights key results.| Tournament Category | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Slams (Best) | A | A | QF (FO) | 1R (AO) | 1R (W) | 2R (USO) | 1R (AO) | 1R (USO) | 2R (AO) | SF (USO) | 2R (FO) | 3R (W) | 2R (AO) |
| ATP Finals | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ | NH | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ |
| Masters 1000 (Best) | A | A | 1R (Rome) | QF (Monte Carlo) | 1R (Madrid) | 1R (Cincinnati) | QF (Shanghai) | 1R (Cincinnati) | 2R (Indian Wells) | QF (Paris) | 2R (Miami) | QF (Rome) | 2R (Canada) |
| ATP 500 (Best) | A | A | A | SF (Rotterdam) | QF (Barcelona) | 1R (Halle) | QF (Acapulco) | 1R (Rio) | SF (Acapulco) | QF (Rotterdam) | QF (Tokyo) | SF (Halle) | QF (Dubai) |
| ATP 250 (Best) | A | A | SF (Nice) | W (Nice) | QF (Marseille) | SF (Sophia Antipolis) | QF (Newport) | 1R (Marseille) | QF (Pune) | W (Metz) | SF (Pune) | QF (Gstaad) | SF (Marrakech) |
| Davis Cup | A | PO | A | A | WG PO | A | A | A | WG | WG QF | WG | WG | WG SF |
Singles
Quentin Halys has appeared in one ATP Tour singles final.| Result | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Jul 2024 | Swiss Open Gstaad, Gstaad, Switzerland | ATP 250 | Clay | Matteo Berrettini | 3–6, 1–6 |
Doubles
Halys has appeared in one ATP Tour doubles final, partnering Pierre-Hugues Herbert.| Result | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Nov 2025 | Moselle Open, Metz, France | ATP 250 | Hard (i) | Pierre-Hugues Herbert | Guido Andreozzi Manuel Guinard | 7–5, 6–3 |
Challenger and ITF finals
Halys has reached 27 singles finals in Challenger and ITF events, winning 12 titles. His Challenger singles titles include Quimper in 2018, and Rennes in 2024.[2][47] In doubles, Halys has reached 18 finals, winning 11 titles. Notable doubles titles include Blois in 2019 and Oeiras in 2020 with various partners.[2]Singles
| Year | Tournament | Surface | Result | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | France F20, ITF | Hard | Win | Alexandre Sidorenko |
| 2016 | Tallahassee Challenger | Hard | Win | Frances Tiafoe |
| 2016 | Saint-Brieuc Challenger | Hard | Loss | Gregoire Barrere |
| 2018 | Quimper Challenger | Hard (i) | Win | Alexander Vatutin |
| 2022 | Pau Challenger | Hard (i) | Win | Vasek Pospisil |
| 2022 | Lille Challenger | Hard (i) | Win | Ricardas Berankis |
| 2022 | Ismaning Challenger | Carpet (i) | Win | Henri Squire |
| 2022 | Aix-en-Provence Challenger | Clay | Loss | Benjamin Bonzi |
| 2023 | Blois Challenger | Clay | Win | Kyrian Jacquet |
| 2024 | Rennes Challenger | Hard (i) | Loss | Jacob Fearnley |
Doubles
| Year | Tournament | Surface | Result | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Blois Challenger | Clay | Win | Dan Added | Not specified in available sources | Not specified[2] |
| 2020 | Oeiras Challenger | Clay | Win | Not specified | Not specified in available sources | Not specified[2] |
Junior achievements
Quentin Halys enjoyed a distinguished junior career, achieving a career-high singles ranking of No. 8 on the ITF Junior Circuit.[2] His accomplishments included one Grand Slam singles final and four doubles finals, where he secured one title. Overall on the ITF Junior Circuit, Halys reached six singles finals with a 4–2 record and 14 doubles finals with a 7–7 record, contributing to his strong 129–46 singles and 83–35 doubles win-loss tallies.[2][55] In singles, Halys' standout Grand Slam result came at the 2014 US Open, where he advanced to the final but fell to unseeded Australian Omar Jasika in a three-set match, 2–6, 7–5, 6–1.[10] On the ITF Junior Circuit, his singles finals showcased consistent contention at high-level events; representative results include a 2013 loss in the European Junior Championships B1 final to Karen Khachanov and a 2014 victory in the European Junior Championships final over compatriot Corentin Denolly, 6–4, 7–5.[56] Halys excelled more prominently in doubles during his junior years, reaching multiple Grand Slam finals across 2013 and 2014. He claimed his lone Grand Slam doubles title at the 2014 French Open alongside Benjamin Bonzi, defeating Australia's Lucas Miedler and Akira Santillan 6–3, 6–3 in the final.[57] His other Grand Slam doubles finals were runner-up finishes: at the 2013 French Open with Bonzi, losing to Great Britain's Kyle Edmund and Portugal's Frederico Ferreira Silva 3–6, 7–6(3), 6–3; at the 2013 US Open with Ferreira Silva, falling to Poland's Kamil Majchrzak and the USA's Martin Redlicki 3–6, 6–4; and at the 2014 Australian Open with Johan-Sébastien Tatlot, defeated by Australia's Bradley Mousley and Austria's Lucas Miedler 4–6, 3–6.[58][59] The following table summarizes Halys' Grand Slam junior finals:| Year | Tournament | Category | Partner/Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | French Open | Doubles | Benjamin Bonzi vs. Kyle Edmund / Frederico Ferreira Silva | Runner-up | 3–6, 7–6(3), 6–3 |
| 2013 | US Open | Doubles | Frederico Ferreira Silva vs. Kamil Majchrzak / Martin Redlicki | Runner-up | 3–6, 6–4 |
| 2014 | Australian Open | Doubles | Johan-Sébastien Tatlot vs. Bradley Mousley / Lucas Miedler | Runner-up | 4–6, 3–6 |
| 2014 | French Open | Doubles | Benjamin Bonzi vs. Lucas Miedler / Akira Santillan | Winner | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 2014 | US Open | Singles | vs. Omar Jasika | Runner-up | 2–6, 7–5, 6–1 |
Head-to-head records
Record against top 10 players
Quentin Halys holds a career record of 1–14 against opponents ranked in the top 10 of the ATP singles rankings as of November 2025.[60] His only victory occurred in the first round of the 2025 Dubai Tennis Championships, where he defeated Andrey Rublev (ranked No. 9 at the time) 3–6, 6–4, 7–6(5) while ranked No. 77 himself.[61] This win marked Halys' first success against a top-10 player after 14 previous defeats.[2] Halys' performance breaks down to 1–6 on hard courts, 0–5 on clay, 0–2 on grass, and 0–1 on indoor hard courts.[60] All encounters have been on the ATP Tour main draw, with his win solely against a player ranked No. 9; he has yet to defeat anyone ranked No. 1–4 or No. 10.[2] These matches occurred during Halys' rise to a career-high No. 46 ranking in June 2025.[1] The following table details all of Halys' matches against top-10 opponents, listed chronologically:| Date | Opponent | Opponent Rank | Event | Round | Score | Surface | Halys Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2015 | Rafael Nadal | 3 | French Open | R128 | Lost 3–6, 3–6, 4–6 | Clay | 296 |
| Jan 19, 2016 | Novak Djokovic | 1 | Australian Open | R64 | Lost 1–6, 2–6, 6–7(0) | Hard | 187 |
| May 26, 2019 | Kei Nishikori | 7 | French Open | R128 | Lost 2–6, 3–6, 4–6 | Clay | 151 |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Novak Djokovic | 4 | Adelaide International 1 | R16 | Lost 6–7(3), 6–7(5) | Hard | 64 |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Stefanos Tsitsipas | 4 | Australian Open | R128 | Lost 3–6, 4–6, 6–7(6) | Hard | 61 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Daniil Medvedev | 5 | Miami Open | R16 | Lost 4–6, 2–6 | Hard | 79 |
| Apr 8, 2023 | Casper Ruud | 5 | Estoril Open | SF | Lost 4–6, 6–3, 6–7(2) | Clay | 80 |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Jannik Sinner | 8 | Wimbledon | R32 | Lost 6–3, 2–6, 3–6, 4–6 | Grass | 79 |
| Oct 8, 2023 | Andrey Rublev | 7 | Shanghai Masters | R64 | Lost 4–6, 5–7 | Hard | 76 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Grigor Dimitrov | 10 | Stockholm Open | R16 | Lost 6–7(1), 3–6 | Indoor Hard | 95 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Andrey Rublev | 9 | Dubai Tennis Championships | R32 | Won 3–6, 6–4, 7–6(5) | Hard | 77 |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Carlos Alcaraz | 3 | Indian Wells Masters | R64 | Lost 4–6, 2–6 | Hard | 59 |
| May 21, 2025 | Taylor Fritz | 4 | Geneva Open | R16 | Lost 4–6, 6–7(5) | Clay | 50 |
| May 30, 2025 | Holger Rune | 10 | French Open | R32 | Lost 4–6, 6–2, 5–7, 7–5, 6–2 | Clay | 52 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Taylor Fritz | 7 | Stuttgart Open | R16 | Lost 3–6, 6–7(6) | Grass | 47 |
Wins over top 10 players
Quentin Halys secured his first and, to date, only victory against a top-10 ranked opponent on February 25, 2025, during the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.[64] As a qualifier ranked No. 77, Halys upset the third-seeded Andrey Rublev, who was then ranked No. 9 and fresh off a title win in Doha the previous week. The match, played on outdoor hard courts, lasted two hours and 12 minutes, with Halys rallying from a set down to win 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5). He fired 18 aces and converted 2 of 6 break points, showcasing resilience by saving multiple match points in the deciding set. This triumph marked the biggest win of Halys' career by opponent ranking and propelled him to the second round, where he fell to Tallon Griekspoor.[61][65]| Opponent | Rank | Event | Surface | Round | Score | Halys' Rank | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrey Rublev | 9 | Dubai 2025 | Hard (O) | 1R | 3–6, 6–4, 7–6(5) | 77 | ATP Tour |