Son: "Right now I can't compare myself with Sinner and Alcaraz"

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Arthur Fils conquered the title at the Barcelona Open 2026 after defeating Andrey Rublev in the final, culminating a tournament where he went from the brink of elimination to touching glory. In his debut against Atmane, Fils managed to save two match points, a moment that now holds even more value considering the outcome of his week.

The triumph in the Catalan capital signifies a significant boost in his career. Fils climbs five positions in the rankings and returns to the Top 25, confirming his progress after coming back from injury and establishing himself as one of the standout players on the circuit during this clay court swing. 

Lifting a title 2 years later

"It feels good, very good. As you said, it had been a long time since I last lifted a trophy. It had also been a long time since I was on the court; I was out for eight months. So returning to this level, to this circle of winners, means a lot and feels very good."

Final against Rublev

"At 5-3, I didn't think much, everything happened so fast that I didn't have time. Goran told me that it was perhaps the worst game he has seen on the ATP… and he might be right. Then, at 5-4, there's little to say. I had 0-40, played a great game. Maybe at 15-40, I could have returned in, but it's okay.

I had to stay calm, even after losing that game. If it had gone to a third set, it wouldn't have been a problem either. But in those situations, it's very difficult to maintain the right mindset because you start thinking that you're going to win. The best thing is to live in the moment, not rush ahead, and I think that's where I rushed. That's why I got broken. But it's an experience I need to keep gaining."

Future prospects

"I believe I can do better. I played very well, but I missed some shots and didn't serve as I wanted. Still, it was a very high level, probably my best match of the week. But I know I can improve some things, so I'll discuss it with the team. Overall, it's very positive."

Areas to improve

"Numbers are numbers. If they say I played very well, maybe I did. But it's not always easy to interpret them because I feel like I could have played better: make fewer mistakes, serve better… I would also like to see the numbers from Miami, because there I felt I played even better."

Best week of your career?

"No. It's a very good week, very positive, but if I have to choose one, I would say Tokyo. There I played at a very high level and faced very tough matches. Although this has been one of the weeks where I've been the most focused on the court, and probably that's why I won."

Winning in Barcelona

"I always say I feel very good in Barcelona. Many of those who have won here are among the best in history, so I'm very happy to put my name among them. And about the pool… the ball boys told me from the first day: if I won, I had to jump in. And the first thing they said to me after the match was 'let's go to the pool.' It was fun; you have to enjoy these moments."

Distance from Alcaraz and Sinner

"I don't know. The last time I played against Carlos, he dominated me. I have to be humble, follow my path, and focus on improving my ranking. They are great champions, and right now, I can't compare myself to them. Maybe someday, but not now."

Significance of this title

"It means I'm back. It had been a year and a half since I last won a title. Returning and winning one like this feels very good. It's nice to reach quarterfinals or semifinals, but winning is what matters."

Upcoming goals

"I can improve in every aspect. I felt good, moved well, hit well, and served quite well, although I can do it better. Now I'm heading to Madrid, a tournament where I haven't had much success, but I'll try my best. Then there are tournaments I really like such as Rome, Hamburg, or Roland Garros. I enjoy playing under these conditions."

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