Two days after his entry into contention against his compatriot, Térence Atmane, the Frenchman Arthur Fils has a meeting with Brandon Nakashima in the round of 16 of the Barcelona Open. Facing the American, who leads in the head-to-head matches (2-1), Arthur Fils will have to raise his level of play after suffering to overcome Atmane.
On which channel to watch Arthur Fils – Nakashima
The 2nd round of the ATP 500 in Barcelona can be followed on Eurosport and on Max. It will begin on Thursday April 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on Eurosport 2, live, and Max.
Son needs to step up
Having come close to being eliminated in the first round (two match points saved, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7)), Arthur Fils knows that he must do better to hope to go far in this Barcelona Tournament. If he wins on Thursday, he will face the winner of the duel between Moutet and Musetti.
After his quarter-final in Indian Wells and his semi-final in Miami, Arthur Fils must definitively launch his clay court season after a sluggish first match.
Nakashima will be cooler
By beating Cerundolo in two sets in the first round (6-5, 7-5), the American put himself in the best possible position before his duel against Arthur Fils. Facing the French, against whom he leads two victories (in Cincinnati and Winston Salem) to one (Lyon), the battle promises to be close.
The Frenchman was also inspired by his next rival to simplify his serving technique. It remains to be seen whether it will be ready on Thursday.
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