French tennis player Arthur Fils, ranked 15th in the world, secured a victory over Spain`s Pablo Carreno-Busta, ranked 99th, in the opening round of the Barcelona tournament. The match concluded with a score of 7-6(3), 6-3.
This win marks the first encounter between Fils and Carreno-Busta, giving Fils the lead in their head-to-head record.
Match Statistics
| Fils | Carreno-Busta | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 2 |
| Break Points Converted | 2 | 1 |
| Total Points Won | 76 | 59 |
In the next round of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, Fils is set to compete against another Spanish player, Pedro Martinez.
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