Image source, Grand Prix Auvergne-Rhone-AlpesFelix Balshaw has climbed more than 500 places in the ATP rankings since the start of 2026
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Accents quickly reveal a lot about a person.
So speaking to Leeds-born Felix Balshaw - the 20-year-old son of England Rugby World Cup winner Iain - it quickly becomes clear why he is representing France on his climb up the professional tennis ladder.
There is no mistaking a strong Gallic twang as Balshaw, who celebrated the first ATP Tour victory of his career this week, discusses his journey.
