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France extends its historic streak thanks to Fils' title in Barcelona

Iker Jiménez - 19 Apr 2026
France extends its historic streak thanks to Fils' title in Barcelona. Source: Getty

The triumph of Arthur Fils at the Barcelona Open, where he defeated Andrey Rublev 6-2 and 7-6, not only confirms the growth of the young Frenchman but also has an impact on the history of tennis by countries. With this title, France extends to 28 consecutive seasons with at least one ATP title (since 1999), solidifying its position among the most consistent nations on the circuit. Only the United States (59) and Spain (52) have longer active streaks, with the United Kingdom (30) and Serbia (20) waiting for a player from their country to win a title this year to continue the streak.

 

 

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