# Arthur Fils def. Pavel Kotov

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4701212/arthur-fils-vs-pavel-kotov
Tour: ATP

Arthur Fils defeated Pavel Kotov 6-3 6-4 in the 2026 Shanghai Masters second round on hard courts on October 10, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-3 6-4
- Tournament: Shanghai Masters
- Season: 2026
- Round: R64
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-10
- Duration: 77 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Arthur Fils | Pavel Kotov |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | FRA | RUS |
| Birth date | 2004-06-12 | 1998-11-18 |
| Age | 22 | 27 |
| Height | 185 cm | 191 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | - |
| Ranking (entering) | 10 | 187 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3275 | 308 |
| Elo (entering) | 2030 | 1611 |
| Current career W-L | 113-64 | 37-47 |
| Current career earnings | $9,597,514 | $2,288,803 |

Pre-match H2H: Arthur Fils 1-0 Pavel Kotov.

## Stats
| Stat | Arthur Fils | Pavel Kotov |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 8 | 4 |
| Double faults | 1 | 1 |
| 1st serve % | 65.0% | 72.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 79.0% | 64.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 62.0% | 44.0% |
| BP saved % | 100.0% | 71.0% |
| BP converted % | 29.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 73.0% | 59.0% |
| Return points won % | 41.0% | 27.0% |
| Total points won % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +8.5 | -5.5 |
| Match Return+ | +5.5 | -8.5 |

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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