Alexei Popyrin vs Arthur Fils — Paris Masters Qualifying Round 1
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FRA
Popyrin A.
Alexei Popyrin defeated Arthur Fils 7-6 6-2 in the Paris Masters qualifying round 1 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Arthur Fils came in ranked #23, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alexei Popyrin claimed a first win over Arthur Fils in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Alexei Popyrin closed it out in two sets, 7–6 6–2.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-19 | Queen's Club | Q2 | grass | Arthur Fils | 5-7 7-6(2) 7-6(3) |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadPopyrin A.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Fils A.: 11 days rest · 2 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About