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Arthur Fils vs Gregoire Barrere: Bordeaux Challenger – semifinal
Two French players will meet up in the semifinal of the Bordeaux Challenger.
Arthur Fils Profile
Arthur Fils is 34th in the ATP rankings, two spots lower than his career high. The 19-year-old is 15-13 for the season and 7-8 on clay.
He is coming off a 7-6, 6-3 win over Thanasi Kokkinakis in the quarterfinal. Before that one, Fils defeated Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-2, 4-6, 6-1.
Fils’ best result this season was the semifinal in Auckland, where he lost to Alejandro Tabilo. He also made it to the quarterfinals in Barcelona and Hong Kong.
Gregoire Barrere Profile
Gregoire Barrere is 115th in the ATP rankings, and his career high is No. 49 in the world. The 30-year-old is 17-17 for the season and 13-8 on clay.
Berrere is coming off a 6-4, 6-4 win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the quarterfinal. Earlier this week, he defeated veterans Andy Murray and Albert Ramos Vinolas.
His best result of the season was the semifinal in Bucharest, where he lost to Mariano Navone.
Head-to-Head Tied 1-1
- Fils vs Barrere 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (2023 Aix en Provence challenger, first round)
- Barrere vs Fils (2023 Quimper challenger, final)
Prediction and Conclusion
Both players are having a solid week on clay as Roland Garros approaches. Arthur Fils is the biggest hope of French tennis, and he is the one that will be in the spotlight in Paris. He will face a much more experienced player in the semifinals. Gregoire Barrere played in the final in Bordeaux in 2018, where he lost to Rilley Opelka. Berrere has the better serve between the two, but Fils is the better overall player. This will be a strong battle, and Fils will be the one to move on to the final.
