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Fils Fights Off Munar in Five-Set Thriller to Reach Third Round at French Open

Arthur Fils defeated Jaume Munar in a five-set match on Court Suzanne Lenglen at the 2025 French Open on May 29th to reach the third round.
After taking a medical timeout due to issues with his back and muscle cramps while leading by two sets, Fils saw Munar capitalize by winning the following two sets and shifting the momentum.
The match spanned four hours and 25 minutes, ending with Fils securing a five-set victory with two closely contested tiebreaks, followed by Munar’s comeback in the next two sets, before Fils ultimately triumphed 6-4 in the final set amid passionate crowd involvement and significant tension between the players and spectators.
Fils expressed gratitude for the crowd’s encouragement, stating he was determined to keep battling throughout the match, while Munar criticized the French spectators, describing them as the most disruptive and passionate fans he has encountered.
Fils’ victory on home soil secured him a third-round match against 17th seed Andrey Rublev, highlighting his resilience despite injury and difficult conditions.

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