Son: "Now I feel like I know what I need to do on each point"

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Arthur Fils is emerging as a major protagonist of the clay court tour and wants to leave his mark on the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. Despite the conditions in the Spanish capital not being the best for him, the Frenchman is so confident that he feels ready for any level of success.

Arthur Fils' moment at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 confirms his growth within the circuit. Qualified for the quarterfinals, the Frenchman is on a winning streak that, while not reaching the levels of other top players, is starting to set a very positive dynamic in his tennis and confidence.

This is what Fils said after reaching the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open 2026

A streak that changes the competitive dynamic

"It feels good, it's a good habit. You arrive on the court, play, win, go back to the hotel, get treatment, come back the next day, and win again. It's very good, not usual, so when it happens, I just enjoy it. Right now, I'm just trying to win one more, then we'll see about those players who win 20 or 17 in a row, for me, it's not possible at the moment, maybe someday."

Madrid and Barcelona, different feelings

"It's completely different. In Barcelona, I enjoyed almost everything I did on the court. In Madrid, it's different, sometimes you make some crazy errors, but today what I enjoyed the most was the serve, I was serving well and the forehand was also working quite well. But above all, I would say the fight, today was a great battle against Thomas and that was very good."

Tactical adjustments in the middle of the match

"I felt I was dominating from the baseline against a player who plays very well, so I thought it was good to keep going the same way. At the beginning of the second set, I increased the intensity thinking I could close it out quickly, but he started playing better, holding the ball more, and slowing down the pace. At that point, I had to change, come to the net more, use more slice, try drop shots. Not everything was perfect, but I managed to adapt, and that was important."

Evolving based on maturity and learning

"It's a mix of discussions with the team and maturity. We talk a lot with Boran and Ivan about what to do at certain moments, if you're tired or if the opponent raises the level. You can change the pace, use more angles, not always try to win the point. It's easy to discuss off the court, but then you have to remember it during the match. That's why sometimes I go to the towel to talk to my team and have them help me in difficult moments."

Confidence, but with maximum focus

"It's very good to feel like you know what to do at every moment. That comes from the work and winning matches, it gives you confidence. But you have to stay focused because you can lose it all in a second. You have to make good decisions on every point, every game, because if you lose focus, you can go down very quickly."

The physical condition responds in a demanding stretch

"For now, the body is good, the back as well, everything feels good. We have to be careful, but there's no problem. After Rome, there's a week to prepare for Roland Garros, so it's manageable. I'm not going to play in Hamburg because I don't think it's necessary," said the Frenchman, dispelling any hint of doubt about his physical condition.

Arthur Fils' growth is no longer just measured in results but in his ability to read the games and adapt in key moments. In a tournament like the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, this combination of confidence, learning, and mental strength is allowing him to take a step closer to the elite of the circuit.

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