Alexander Zverev defeated Arthur Fils 7-6 6-1 in the Rome Masters round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Alexander Zverev came in ranked #2, leading the head-to-head 3–2, defending the title. Alexander Zverev extended the head-to-head to 4–2.
Zverev A. took it in straight sets.
Zverev A. and Fils A. faced 16 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Zverev A. went 17–9 (65%) against them, Fils A. 10–9 (53%). Results against comparable opponents are close (5 : 3 better-results split).
Clay: Zverev A. leads 2–1 · Hard: level 1–1 · Grass: Zverev A. leads 1–0
Alexander Zverev beat Arthur Fils 7-6 6-1. Umpiry, "Alexander Zverev vs Arthur Fils — Rome Masters Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2025-05-07/fils-vs-zverev-rome-masters-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 7 May 2025).