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

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

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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

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4

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Fils, Arthur [12]

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Carreno Busta, Pablo [WC]

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Fils, Arthur [7]

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Fils, Arthur [20]

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Diallo, Gabriel [LL]

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Fils, Arthur [17]

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Diallo, Gabriel [LL]

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Fils, Arthur [7]

6

Lestienne, Constant [Q]

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Virtanen, Otto

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Fils, Arthur [20]

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7

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Bergs, Zizou [WC]

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Fils, Arthur [4]

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Arthur Fils

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