We review everything you need to know to watch Rafael Jódar's semifinal match at the ATP 500 Barcelona Open 2026 against Arthur Fils
Arthur Fils
The Barcelona Open 2026 witnessed a historic day, with the first evening session in a year of milestones for the Catalan tournament. The idea was for Carlos Alcaraz to debut, but a wrist injury got in the way, leaving Arthur Fils as the standout player of the day. The Frenchman showed no mercy to Brandon Nakashima, hitting the ball with a brutal pace to defeat the American in just 1 hour and 13 minutes (6-2, 6-3). This sets up an exciting match tomorrow between the Frenchman and Lorenzo Musetti for a spot in the semifinals.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fils finiquita la primera jornada nocturna de la historia del Barcelona Open en poco más de una hora
[pixels-player]
The French derby between Arthur Fils and Terence Atmane became the most thrilling match of Tuesday's session at the Barcelona Open 2026. A high-voltage thriller unfolded between the Frenchmen: Terence was superior in the first half of the match, dominating with his forehand and putting pressure on Arthur. However, the Parisian showed courage and determination, managing to push the duel to a third-set tiebreak where he even saved a match point against him (4-6, 6-4, 7-6(7)). The pupil of Goran Ivanisevic survives, being one of the top contenders to go far in the Catalan capital.
Other results of the day (first-round matches):
- Alex de Miñaur (3) def. Sebastian Ofner (Q) 7-6(7), 6-4
- Lorenzo Sonego def. Pedro Martínez (Q) 6-2, 2-6, 6-4
- Camilo Ugo Carabelli def. Karen Khachanov (4) 6-3, 6-4
- Tomas Machac def. Seba Báez 2-6, 6-4, 6-1
- Brandon Nakashima def. Juanma Cerúndolo (Q) 6-3, 7-5
- Andrey Rublev (5) def. Mariano Navone 6-4, 7-5
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fils supera a Atmane en un thriller que se convierte en el partido del día en Barcelona
[pixels-player]
Arthur Fils continues on his path, as if he had not suffered a back injury that kept him out of play for over half a year in 2025. Since his return, the French tennis player has been showcasing top-notch tennis, and today he defeated Lorenzo Musetti with a scoreline of 6-3 6-4 to advance to the semifinals of the Barcelona Open 2026. Semifinals in Miami, quarterfinals in Indian Wells, final in Doha... Watch out for him in the upcoming tournaments.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fils desarbola a Musetti y accede a semifinales en Barcelona
[pixels-player]
The schedule for Thursday, April 16 at the Barcelona Open 2026 will determine the complete quarterfinals of the tournament. The unfortunate news for spectators is that, following Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal due to a wrist injury, there will only be three matches in the singles draw (all on the Rafa Nadal court). In the second match, Lorenzo Sonego will face Andrey Rublev, followed by the match between Corentin Moutet and Lorenzo Musetti. Additionally, the evening session will kick off with the match between Arthur Fils and Brandon Nakashima.
Barcelona ATP 500 Order of play - Thursday, April 16, 2026 pic.twitter.com/wQNXAuMAOb
— Tennis Schedules (@SchedulesTennis) April 15, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Orden de juego del jueves 16 de abril en el Barcelona Open 2026: Jornada sin españoles tras la baja de Alcaraz
[pixels-player]
The Frenchman kicks off the clay court tour in Barcelona with great expectations after giving up Monte Carlo and assures that he is in perfect physical condition.
We detail round by round all the potential duels of the title favorites in the 2026 Conde de Godó, like Carlos Alcaraz.
After reaching the quarterfinals in Indian Wells and the semifinals in Miami, perhaps the most normal thing for Arthur Fils would have been to take some time off. However, it was unexpected news from the Frenchman when he communicated that he will not participate in the upcoming Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo, where last season he reached the quarterfinals. The French tennis player will lose 200 points, although it may all be about recharging his batteries properly to face everything that awaits him from here to Roland Garros.
Arthur Fils has withdrawn from Monte Carlo.
-- The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) April 2, 2026
"Back on tour for a few weeks now, still a long way to go but the motivation is there!
We've decided not to play the 2026 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters to properly prepare for the rest of the clay season. See you very soon ⚔️"
(via… pic.twitter.com/sZO74d3aSr
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Arthur Fils tampoco estará en Montecarlo
[pixels-player]
We review everything you need to know to watch Rafael Jódar's semifinal match at the ATP 500 Barcelona Open 2026 against Arthur Fils
Arthur Fils continues on his path, as if he had not suffered a back injury that kept him out of play for over half a year in 2025. Since his return, the French tennis player has been showcasing top-notch tennis, and today he defeated Lorenzo Musetti with a scoreline of 6-3 6-4 to advance to the semifinals of the Barcelona Open 2026. Semifinals in Miami, quarterfinals in Indian Wells, final in Doha... Watch out for him in the upcoming tournaments.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fils desarbola a Musetti y accede a semifinales en Barcelona
[pixels-player]
The Barcelona Open 2026 witnessed a historic day, with the first evening session in a year of milestones for the Catalan tournament. The idea was for Carlos Alcaraz to debut, but a wrist injury got in the way, leaving Arthur Fils as the standout player of the day. The Frenchman showed no mercy to Brandon Nakashima, hitting the ball with a brutal pace to defeat the American in just 1 hour and 13 minutes (6-2, 6-3). This sets up an exciting match tomorrow between the Frenchman and Lorenzo Musetti for a spot in the semifinals.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fils finiquita la primera jornada nocturna de la historia del Barcelona Open en poco más de una hora
[pixels-player]
The schedule for Thursday, April 16 at the Barcelona Open 2026 will determine the complete quarterfinals of the tournament. The unfortunate news for spectators is that, following Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal due to a wrist injury, there will only be three matches in the singles draw (all on the Rafa Nadal court). In the second match, Lorenzo Sonego will face Andrey Rublev, followed by the match between Corentin Moutet and Lorenzo Musetti. Additionally, the evening session will kick off with the match between Arthur Fils and Brandon Nakashima.
Barcelona ATP 500 Order of play - Thursday, April 16, 2026 pic.twitter.com/wQNXAuMAOb
— Tennis Schedules (@SchedulesTennis) April 15, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Orden de juego del jueves 16 de abril en el Barcelona Open 2026: Jornada sin españoles tras la baja de Alcaraz
[pixels-player]
The French derby between Arthur Fils and Terence Atmane became the most thrilling match of Tuesday's session at the Barcelona Open 2026. A high-voltage thriller unfolded between the Frenchmen: Terence was superior in the first half of the match, dominating with his forehand and putting pressure on Arthur. However, the Parisian showed courage and determination, managing to push the duel to a third-set tiebreak where he even saved a match point against him (4-6, 6-4, 7-6(7)). The pupil of Goran Ivanisevic survives, being one of the top contenders to go far in the Catalan capital.
Other results of the day (first-round matches):
- Alex de Miñaur (3) def. Sebastian Ofner (Q) 7-6(7), 6-4
- Lorenzo Sonego def. Pedro Martínez (Q) 6-2, 2-6, 6-4
- Camilo Ugo Carabelli def. Karen Khachanov (4) 6-3, 6-4
- Tomas Machac def. Seba Báez 2-6, 6-4, 6-1
- Brandon Nakashima def. Juanma Cerúndolo (Q) 6-3, 7-5
- Andrey Rublev (5) def. Mariano Navone 6-4, 7-5
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fils supera a Atmane en un thriller que se convierte en el partido del día en Barcelona
[pixels-player]
The Frenchman kicks off the clay court tour in Barcelona with great expectations after giving up Monte Carlo and assures that he is in perfect physical condition.
We detail round by round all the potential duels of the title favorites in the 2026 Conde de Godó, like Carlos Alcaraz.
After reaching the quarterfinals in Indian Wells and the semifinals in Miami, perhaps the most normal thing for Arthur Fils would have been to take some time off. However, it was unexpected news from the Frenchman when he communicated that he will not participate in the upcoming Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo, where last season he reached the quarterfinals. The French tennis player will lose 200 points, although it may all be about recharging his batteries properly to face everything that awaits him from here to Roland Garros.
Arthur Fils has withdrawn from Monte Carlo.
-- The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) April 2, 2026
"Back on tour for a few weeks now, still a long way to go but the motivation is there!
We've decided not to play the 2026 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters to properly prepare for the rest of the clay season. See you very soon ⚔️"
(via… pic.twitter.com/sZO74d3aSr
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Arthur Fils tampoco estará en Montecarlo
[pixels-player]
We review those names on the circuit destined to break the hegemony of the Spanish and Italian tennis players after the surface change to clay.
We analyze in detail everything that happened during the ten days of a Miami Open and the consequences it may have for the clay court season.