ATP Next Gen Finals: Arthur Fils vs Luca Van Assche; Preview, Prediction, and Head-to-Head

The stage is all set for an emphatic showdown as two of the best young tennis players in the ATP Next Gen Finals will be going head-to-head against each other. Arthur Fils, who has shown immense potential throughout the tournament will be facing second-seeded Luca Van Assche. With a chance to secure their place in the finals of the tournament, both players will be giving their level best.

However, it is only one who will make his way through. But, who will it be? Will it be Fils or Van Assche. While both the players have shown dominance, it could be hard to predict a winner.

Arthur Fils vs Luca Van Assche: Preview

When it comes to the group stage, Arthur Fils has clearly dominated the headlines. Out of the three matches that he played, he managed to win all three of them. Playing his first match against Luca Nardi, he had to pull out some extra efforts as the match went into a 5-set thriller. However, his next match against another Italian Flavio Cobolli was an easy win for him. With a scoreline of 4-1, 4-2, 4-2, he managed to secure a win and make his way into the semi-finals of the tournament.

In his last group stage match, he faced the tough task of Dominic Stricker. However, the Frenchman was determined to lay his hands on victory. With the score line of 4-2, 3-4, 4-2, 4-3, he not only managed to defeat the Swiss player but also managed to make a perfect record in the group stage.

On the other hand, his opponent Luca Van Assche had a near escape in his final group stage match against Alex Michelsen as he made his way into the last four of the ATP Next Gen finals. With 2 wins out of 3, he ended his group-stage campaign behind Hamad Medjedovic.

Fils vs Van Assche: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head stats between the two players, they are equally tied at 0-0 each. Their meeting at the Next Gen Finals will be the first-ever meeting between the two. With a chance to take an early lead, both the players will be giving their equal best. A win would also allow them to make their way into the finals of the tournament.

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However, despite not facing each other on a professional tour yet, these two came head-to-head against each other in the junior French Open. The match played 2 years back saw Luca Van Assche prevail victorious after a straight 6-4, 6-2 win on the line.

Prediction: Arthur Fils could secure his way into the finals after a dominating run

One thing is for sure, this is one of the most anticipated matches in the tournament so far as 2 of the best players in the tournament will be going head-to-head against each other. However, in an evenly contested match, we could see the rise of Artur Fils who could make his way into the finals of the Next Gen.

Coming into the tournament as the first-seeded, he has shown sheer dominance and is well on course to clinch title glory. On the other hand, his opponent, Van Assche is also someone who would not go down without pulling a fight. But the current odds incline more towards Fils.

However, it is only time that will reveal who among the two would make it further. What are your views on this? Whom are you rooting for? Do let us know in the comments below!

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