Arthur Fils ends his week on the clay court of Barcelona with an ATP 500 Tournament final. The Frenchman, 30th in the world, faces Russian Andrey Rublev, 15th, and is aiming for the third ATP 500 title of his career.
At what time and on which channel to watch Rublev – Arthus Fils
The match between the Russian and the French will be broadcast on Eurosport, Sunday April 19, 2026, at 4 p.m., live.
Rublev knows the recipe
Beaten by Arthur Fils in Monte-Carlo last year (6-2, 6-3), the Russian then had his revenge at Roland-Garros, where he won against the Frenchman… by forfeit. He will try to beat him on the court, in Barcelona, still on clay. In 2024 in Hong Kong, he also managed to defeat Arthur Fils, in the quarter-final, on hard court (6-4, 1-6, 6-2).
In the semi-final in Catalonia, Rublev won against Hamad Medjedović (3-6, 6-2, 6-2). In the previous rounds, he had beaten Machac, Sonego and Navone, all in straight sets.
Son goes on well
Winner of the Spaniard Rafael Jodar (3-6, 6-3, 6-2) on Saturday, the Frenchman confirmed his return to form, already glimpsed against Lorenzo Musetti.
Facing the 15th player in the world on Sunday, Arthur Fils will try to win his first trophy since 2024, in Tokyo. With his back injury now behind him, he can go into battle and seek titles. One month before Roland-Garros, lifting the trophy in Barcelona would serve as ideal preparation.
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