Son, about his match with Sinner: "I know I will have opportunities"

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Arthur Fils is exceeding all expectations so far this season and showing that he will be a strong contender for glory for many years to come. Having put his complicated injury behind him, the Frenchman is walking firmly and confidently on this clay court tour, where he aims to make a memorable impact by eliminating Jannik Sinner at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026.

The growth of Arthur Fils at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 is taking shape. After decisively defeating Jiri Lehecka, the Frenchman reaches the semifinals with maximum confidence, clear understanding of his game, and a significant challenge ahead, trying to defeat Jannik Sinner. He is one of the most in-form players of the season and will aim to showcase it with a performance that could be a turning point in his career.

Here's what Arthur Fils said before his duel with Jannik Sinner at the Madrid Open 2026

A Devastating Start and Clear Mindset

"It's interesting because I didn't have time to warm up in the gym before the match. I arrived at the court thinking: I have to focus on my first service game, because if I get broken, things can go downhill quickly. In the end, I started really well. I'm very pleased with my performance. I also finished well. A bit more tension in my last service game, but it's pretty good."

A Revenge-Driven Competitive Spirit

"I don't like it when someone dominates me; it bothers me a lot. When I face that person again, I try to be the best I can and get my revenge. Today I succeeded. Sometimes it's not possible, but in any case, it gives me extra motivation. That's the mindset I want to have: off the court, we're all friends, but once I step on the court, I'm not there to be nice."

Confidence, Consistency, and Growing Level

"My average level is very high right now, also thanks to the confidence. I've strung together quite a few victories. Confidence also comes from training; we've been training well and hard. We had a great week of preparation on clay before playing in Barcelona. When everything falls into place like this, you feel better and better. For example today, in the second set, there are some quick service games, but I don't worry too much; I tell myself I'll have my chance at some point. Thanks to that mindset, I feel better and better on the court and manage to close out the match cleanly."

Less Fatigue and More Tournament Control

"That's exactly how I feel. I've expended much less energy this week compared to Miami, where I had a very tough quarterfinal against Tommy Paul and an eighth against Vacherot, which was also quite crazy. I used up a lot of energy there. Here, I've focused well on my matches against Nava, Etcheverry, and Jiri. These matches go by quite quickly, although you have to be very focused, so I spend less energy and I'm ready to give my all in the final matches of the tournament."

Sinner Challenge: Total Intensity and Seizing Opportunities

"I haven't lost any matches on clay, neither has he. He's very confident, so am I. I hope it will be a good battle. Honestly, I think it's going to be a great match. I know I can turn matches around; I'm capable of doing it. It's going to be a very intense match. He's playing really well right now. I saw his match against Jódar; it could have gone in Jódar's favor several times, but he's very strong mentally and managed to push through. I'll have to be at my best from start to finish. I'll have opportunities; I just have to take advantage of them."

A Real Test to Measure His Progress

"Yes, mainly that's it. I've played against very good players on clay since I returned, but not yet against Sinner. I'll see where I stand and draw conclusions. Win or lose, there will be many things to analyze. I'm eager to hit the court. Like with any opponent, I step onto the court to win the match, nothing more."

Arthur Fils reaches the semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 with an unusual mix of ambition, tactical clarity, and emotional control. Against Jannik Sinner, he's not just vying for a spot in the final: he's directly measuring himself against the current circuit standard, in a match that could precisely define his real progress.

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