

What Time Will Alexander Zverev Play Against Arthur Fils?
Zverev and Fils are on the Day 7 Schedule at Miami Open Presented By Itau 2025 on Tuesday 25 March 2025. Lets breakdown the career, past stats and recent form of these players and predict who will get the victory.
Who Will Win In This Head-To-Head?
In their head-to-head matchups, Alexander Zverev of Germany has a 3-1 advantage over Arthur Fils of France. The first meeting took place in Hamburg, Germany, on clay, where Zverev emerged victorious in the semifinals with a score of 6-2 6-4. The second encounter was also in Halle, Germany, but on grass. Zverev won in the quarterfinals after a tough three-set battle, with a final score of 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4. However, Fils got his revenge in the final of another Hamburg tournament, this time on clay, defeating Zverev 6-3 3-6 7-6(1). Their most recent meeting was at the ATP Masters 1000 Paris in France, where Zverev won in the Round of 16 with a score of 6-4 3-6 6-3.
Alexander Zverev, at the age of 27, is currently ranked world No. 2, which is his career-high ranking. In 2025, he has a record of 14-5, reaching the final of the Australian Open and the semifinals of the Miami Open in 2018. Despite tearing three ligaments in his right ankle during the 2022 Roland Garros semifinals against Nadal, Zverev managed to achieve his career-high ranking of No.2. He led the ATP Tour in 2021 with six titles and has a total of 23 career titles, the most among players born since 1990. Notable victories include defeating No. 1 Djokovic en route to winning the Nitto ATP Finals in 2018, the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, and the Nitto ATP Finals in 2021. He also reached his first Grand Slam final at the 2020 US Open, overcoming a two-set deficit to defeat Carreno Busta in the semifinals before ultimately losing to Thiem in the final. He has also recorded wins over Nadal and Djokovic in previous tournaments.
On the other hand, Arthur Fils is 20 years old and currently ranked world No. 18, which is his career-high ranking as well. In 2025, he has a record of 10-5, with two quarterfinal appearances. Fils has experienced a steady rise in rankings, achieving new career-highs thirteen times in 2023. He broke into the top 200 in January, the top 100 in May, and the top 50 in July, eventually peaking at No. 18 in March 2025 after reaching his first ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinal in Indian Wells. He has had notable achievements such as winning the Hamburg ATP 500 event in 2024, defeating Zverev, and winning the Tokyo final against Humbert after saving a championship point. Fils became the youngest Frenchman since Gael Monfils in 2005 to win an ATP Tour title when he lifted the Lyon title in 2023. He has reached semifinals in Montpellier and Marseille and has had success in the junior circuit.
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In terms of their performance at ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, Zverev has an impressive record. He has reached the quarterfinals 31 times, currently ranking him in the Top 10 of most ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinal appearances. Zverev has been particularly successful in Miami, with a 4-0 record in the fourth rounds, and he has a chance to become the third active male player to earn 20 wins in Miami, joining Djokovic and Nishikori. Additionally, a win in Miami would tie him with Kohlschreiber for the third-most tour-level wins among German men.
Fils, though younger and less experienced, is also making a mark at the ATP Masters 1000 level. This is his third consecutive appearance in the round of 16 in these tournaments. He has a 2-4 record against top 5 players, with wins over Ruud and Zverev. Fils aims to become the first Frenchman since Monfils and Simon in 2016 to reach the quarterfinals in Miami.
To summarize, Zverev and Fils have faced each other four times, with Zverev leading the head-to-head 3-1. Zverev has an impressive track record, with a career-high ranking of No. 2, multiple ATP Masters 1000 titles, and a Grand Slam final appearance. Fils, on the other hand, is a rising star with a career-high ranking of No. 18 and notable victories over top-ranked players. Both players are vying for a spot in the quarterfinals in Miami, an achievement that holds significance for their respective careers.
My Conclusion / Prediction:
My pick is that Zverev will win.
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