French tennis player Arthur Fils, ranked 18th in the world, defeated American Frances Tiafoe, ranked 17th, in the round of 32 of the Miami Open with a score of 7-6(11), 5-7, 6-2.
The match lasted 2 hours and 57 minutes. This victory was Fils` first in head-to-head encounters with Tiafoe.
Match Statistics
| Fils | Tiafoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 21 | 11 |
| Double Faults | 4 | 5 |
| Break Points Converted | 4 | 3 |
| Total Points Won | 127 | 114 |
In the first set, Fils saved six set points, including one on his serve at 3-5 and five in the tie-break. In the quarterfinals of the Miami tournament, Fils will face Alexander Zverev of Germany.
