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Miami Gardens Today
By the People, for the People
Arthur Fils stuns Tommy Paul, reaches Miami semis
Frenchman saves 4 match points in dramatic 3-set victory
Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:10am
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Arthur Fils, the 28th-seeded Frenchman, saved four match points and defeated local favorite Tommy Paul 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4), 7-6 (6) to reach the semifinals of the Miami Open. Fils will face No. 21 seed Jiri Lehecka in his first career ATP Masters 1000 semifinal after knocking out No. 22 Paul, a native of nearby Boca Raton.
Why it matters
Fils' dramatic comeback victory over the higher-ranked Paul is a significant milestone in the 21-year-old's career, as he reaches his first ATP Masters 1000 semifinal. The win showcases Fils' mental toughness and ability to fight back from adversity, traits that could propel him to greater success on the professional tennis circuit.
The details
Neither Fils nor Paul managed a single break in the two-hour, 47-minute marathon match. Fils was under more pressure when serving, having to save six break points while only earning one break point against Paul. After dropping the opening tiebreaker, Fils rallied in the second-set tiebreaker, winning seven of the final eight points to force a third set. Fils then found himself down 6-2 in the third-set tiebreaker, but won the next six points to pull off the stunning comeback victory.
- The match took place on Wednesday, March 26, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
The players
Arthur Fils
A 28th-seeded French tennis player who is 21 years old and reached his first career ATP Masters 1000 semifinal with this victory.
Tommy Paul
A 22nd-seeded American tennis player and native of nearby Boca Raton, Florida who was the local favorite in this quarterfinal match.
Jiri Lehecka
A 21st-seeded Czech tennis player who defeated Spanish qualifier Martin Landaluce to advance to the semifinal match against Fils.
What they’re saying
“It was a dog fight and I never back down from a fight. Even if I lose, it's okay, I just fought the best that I could.”
— Arthur Fils
“Today was super tough. It is never easy to play against an opponent who has nothing to lose. He played incredibly. He played some unbelievable shots in crucial moments. Every time I had a break point he went for it and deserved those points. It was tough for me to handle. We both started to play very well and I was looking for the chance on the return, which finally came in the last game of the match.”
— Jiri Lehecka
What’s next
Fils will face Lehecka in the semifinal on Friday, March 28, 2026.
The takeaway
Fils' dramatic comeback victory over the higher-ranked Paul showcases the young Frenchman's mental toughness and ability to fight back from adversity, traits that could propel him to greater success on the professional tennis circuit as he reaches his first career ATP Masters 1000 semifinal.
