Stats: At just 20 years old, Arthur Fils boasts an impressive record in early-round matches this season

Le 15/04/2025 à 14h34 par Arthur Millot

Fils

By defeating Carreno Busta (7-6, 6-3) in his opening match in Barcelona, Arthur Fils continues his remarkable streak of first-round victories this season.

The Frenchman has now secured his 9th win in the opening match of a tournament since Basel in 2024. The world No. 14 has only suffered one first-round loss, in Dubai in 2025.

His victories include:
- Basel 2024 against Altmaier (7-6, 6-3)
- Bercy 2024 against Cilic (7-6, 6-4)
- Hong Kong 2024 against Bergs (7-6, 6-4)
- Australian Open 2025 against Virtanen (3-6, 7-6, 6-4, 6-4)
- Rotterdam 2025 against Lestienne (6-7, 6-2, 6-1)
- Indian Wells and Miami 2025 against Diallo (6-2, 6-2 and 6-4, 2-3 ret.)
- Monte-Carlo 2025 against Griekspoor (6-7, 6-4, 6-2)
- Barcelona 2025 against Carreno Busta (7-6, 6-3)

During this stretch, his only first-round defeat came in Dubai 2025 against Borges (6-2, 6-1).

Griekspoor, Tallon

7

4

2

Fils, Arthur [12]

6

Carreno Busta, Pablo [WC]

6

3

Fils, Arthur [7]

7

6

Fils, Arthur [20]

6

Diallo, Gabriel [LL]

2

Fils, Arthur [17]

6

2

Diallo, Gabriel [LL]

4

3

Fils, Arthur [7]

6

Lestienne, Constant [Q]

7

2

1

Virtanen, Otto

6

4

Fils, Arthur [20]

3

7

6

Bergs, Zizou [WC]

6

4

Fils, Arthur [4]

7

6

Arthur Fils

30e, 1570 points

Paris Masters 1000: Five French Players in the Draw Including Fils, Entry List Revealed

Adrien Guyot 03/10/2025 à 10h19

The final Masters 1000 of the season is fast approaching and will be held for the first time at La Défense. From October 27 to November 2, the final Masters 1000 of the season will take place in Pari...

Video - This fabulous point between Arthur Fils and Ben Shelton at Tokyo 2024

Arthur Millot 27/09/2025 à 14h02

Arthur Fils and Ben Shelton delivered an intense battle during the quarterfinals of the Tokyo tournament in 2024. In a tie-break filled with unbearable suspense, the two players put on a real show at...

ATP Basel 2025: The Enticing Player List for the ATP 500 Basel Revealed

Arthur Millot 26/09/2025 à 15h35

The ATP 500 tournament in Basel, scheduled from October 18 to 26, 2025, has unveiled its player list for the 54th edition. Headlining the event, Taylor Fritz, currently world No. 5, will lead the way...

Video - The intense and tense tie-break between Fils and Rune at the 2024 ATP 500 Tokyo tournament

Adrien Guyot 25/09/2025 à 14h46

In the semifinals of last year's ATP 500 Tokyo tournament, Arthur Fils and Holger Rune faced off in a tight and unpredictable match. It took nearly 2 hours and 30 minutes for the two players to comple...