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29 May 2025 | 15.40
Memorable and logic-defying scenes were witnessed in the duel between Arthur Fils and Jaume Munar in the second round of Roland Garros 2025. The Frenchman got injured at the beginning of the third set but ended up victorious, carried by his home crowd who sang the Marseillaise during his comeback. The final result was 7-6 (3) 7-6 (4) 2-6 0-6 6-4 in favor of the Frenchman.
A battle that has built the historical identity of this tournament unfolded in the second round of Roland Garros 2025 on a Suzanne Lenglen court fully supporting its star player. Arthur Fils knew that defeating Jaume Munar wouldn’t be easy, especially considering Munar's remarkable progress this year, but no one could anticipate a clash filled with such tension, intensity, and a range of emotions as the one both players displayed.
Two natural born fighters from the baseline engaged in a fierce battle during the first two sets, which followed a similar script. Munar started the match strong, taking an early break that Fils soon recovered thanks to his powerful drive. The Spaniard sought to be aggressive throughout and found openings with his backhand, preventing the Frenchman from feeling comfortable with his unconventional forehand dominance. Fils managed to edge ahead in both tiebreaks, asserting his experience.
- Munar had a break advantage and later four break points at 4-4 in the fifth set
The tide dramatically turned in the early stages of the third set when Arthur suffered physical issues in a muscle and hip area. He completely faded from the match, unable to withstand the pressure imposed by a very composed Munar in managing this challenging situation. The Spaniard strung together an impressive streak of 10 consecutive games won, securing the fourth set and taking the match into epic territory.
The sporting resurgence of Arthur Fils emerged in the fifth set. Trailing by a break, he suddenly felt the effects of the medication he took or teetered on the edge of defeat and discarded the pain; likely a mix of both. With remarkable courage, he turned the tables, shattered Jaume Munar's confidence, and fought off four break points against him at 4-4. In that critical moment, the Spanish player could do nothing as his opponent's forehand sliced through the air with winning shots. An epic triumph at Roland Garros 2025 for the French tennis sensation, who will have to assess his readiness for the next round, potentially against Rublev.
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