# Arthur Fils def. Frances Tiafoe

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4686077/arthur-fils-vs-frances-tiafoe
Tour: ATP

Arthur Fils defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-3 7-5 in the 2026 Japan Open second round on hard courts on October 2, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-3 7-5
- Tournament: Japan Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 16
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-02
- Duration: 90 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Arthur Fils | Frances Tiafoe |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | FRA | USA |
| Birth date | 2004-06-12 | 1998-01-20 |
| Age | 22 | 28 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 9 | 8 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3150 | 3380 |
| Elo (entering) | 2040 | 2014 |
| Current career W-L | 112-64 | 267-217 |
| Current career earnings | $9,597,514 | $20,145,081 |

Pre-match H2H: Arthur Fils 2-0 Frances Tiafoe.

## Stats
| Stat | Arthur Fils | Frances Tiafoe |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 10 | 4 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| 1st serve % | 53.0% | 67.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 79.0% | 67.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 69.0% | 57.0% |
| BP saved % | 100.0% | 60.0% |
| BP converted % | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 74.0% | 64.0% |
| Return points won % | 36.0% | 26.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +9.5 | -0.5 |
| Match Return+ | +0.5 | -9.5 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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