🎾 ATP Madrid: Francisco Comesana vs Arthur Fils

🎾 ATP Madrid: Francisco Comesana vs Arthur Fils

🧠 Form & Context

Arthur Fils
🇫🇷 The young Frenchman has taken a huge step forward in 2025. After struggling at the Masters level last season, he’s now reached three consecutive quarterfinals at Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte Carlo—falling only to Mensik, Alcaraz, and Medvedev. His aggressive game, combined with mental maturity, has turned him from a future prospect into a present threat. He comes into Madrid aiming to shake off a 0–1 main draw and 0–1 qualifying record at this tournament and continue his impressive run of form.

Francisco Comesana
🇦🇷 The Argentine arrives in Madrid on the heels of a surprising bounce-back. After being shut out 0–6 in a Challenger final just days ago, he stunned Pedro Martinez in the first round, earning his first Masters main-draw win. While he’s relatively new at this level, Comesana boasts a quirky stat: a 3–1 record against Top 20 opponents, including upsets over Rublev, Humbert, and Zverev. He’s a dangerous underdog with a fearless baseline game, but Madrid’s altitude could challenge his timing and rhythm.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This is a test of control vs chaos. Fils is coming in with structure, improved serve placement, smarter point construction, and serious momentum. His ability to flatten shots and dictate with his forehand makes him a perfect fit for Madrid’s high-bouncing, fast clay courts. He’s also far more composed than he was a year ago, which allows him to manage tight moments with greater poise.

Comesana is streaky but dangerous. He hits big, plays brave, and has a knack for troubling higher-ranked opponents when he’s in the zone. However, against a player as disciplined and physically strong as Fils, he’ll need to minimize unforced errors and try to rush Fils with early aggression—easier said than done in these conditions.

Fils will look to move Comesana wide, take control of rallies early, and finish points at the net. If he gets through a potentially tense opening set, he should settle and take over.

🔮 Prediction

Prediction: Arthur Fils in straight sets
Comesana may land a few highlight-reel winners, but Fils is simply playing too well right now. Expect a competitive opener followed by a more one-sided finish as Fils pulls away with superior power, patience, and altitude-adjusted shot-making.