In a captivating match that lasted almost three hours, French tennis player Arthur Fils, ranked No. 18 globally, emerged victorious against American Frances Tiafoe, ranked No. 17. The thrilling encounter in the third round of the Miami Open concluded with a score of 7-6(11), 5-7, 6-2 in favor of Fils.
This win, achieved in 2 hours and 57 minutes, marks the first victory for the French player in his head-to-head record against Tiafoe.
Match Statistics
| Fils | Tiafoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 21 | 11 |
| Double Faults | 4 | 5 |
| Break Points | 4 | 3 |
| Total Points Won | 127 | 114 |
Notably, in the first set, Fils demonstrated resilience by saving six set points against Tiafoe. Advancing to the next stage of the Miami Open, Fils is set to compete against German player Alexander Zverev for a place in the quarterfinals.
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