WATCH: Arthur Fils matches historic feat of Nadal and Alcaraz with multiple Barcelona quarters appearances before age 21

Tennis star Arthur Fils has defeated Pedro Martinez in the pre-quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open 2025. The Frenchman thwarted his opponent with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-2, and stormed into the quarter-finals. The star player becomes the third man ever to storm into multiple Barcelona Open quarter-finals after Spanish stars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.

The 20-year-old Frenchman continued his stellar form in this prestigious ATP 1000 event. Fils dominated his pace, and his serves were key to taking a lead in the opening set. Thereafter, the young tennis sensation smacked breathtaking shots, forehand, and backhand volleys to gain an advantage over Martinez's unforced error in the game, which allowed him to mark a straight-sets victory.

After his win, Fils burst into a jubilant celebration. He shared a warm embrace with Martinez and then waved towards the crowd, who were cheering for him in his game. Later, he walked off from the court arena and shook hands with his young fans, sealing the fan's hearts with his on- and off-court gestures.

Watch his celebration here:

Allez Arthur 🇫🇷

Arthur Fils becomes the third man this century to reach multiple Barcelona quarter-finals before turning 21 after Nadal and Alcaraz!#BCNOpenBS pic.twitter.com/xwZecqA7X1

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 16, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz hails Arthur Fils in Monte Carlo Masters

Meanwhile, tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz talked about Arthur Fils' strong game plan when the duo faced each other in the Monte Carlo Masters 2025. Alcaraz defeated the Frenchman in the quarter-finals and later won the title. The 21-year-old Spaniard talked about Fils's game plan and tactical skills, which pose a big threat to him.

“I think that real champions find the right level when it's needed. Obviously I would love to play a high level and my best tennis from the beginning until the last ball, but I think in tennis we play for two hours and a half, so it is the most difficult thing to do, to maintain your best tennis. When it's needed, it's great to find the good tennis. But sometimes I'm playing against an opponent who is playing better and you have to accept it and run and fight,” Alcaraz said in his post-match press conference.

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