Arthur Fils vs Alex De Minaur — Barcelona Round of 16
FRA16
AUS4
Fils A.
Arthur Fils defeated Alex De Minaur 7-5 6-2 in the Barcelona round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alex De Minaur came in ranked #5, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Arthur Fils claimed a first win over Alex De Minaur in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Arthur Fils closed it out in two sets, 7–5 6–2.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Rotterdam | R32 | hard | Alex De Minaur | 7-6(3) 6-2 |
| 2024-07-01 | Wimbledon | R16 | grass | Alex De Minaur | 6-2 6-4 4-6 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 clay
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (128 vs 166). 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 loadFils A.: 11 days rest · 2 matches (14d) · De Minaur A.: 7 days rest · 1 match, 34 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About