Fils wins generational battle against Gasquet, sends home Auckland defending champion
01/09/2024 01:51 AM
No 6 seed Arthur Fils reached the second round of the Auckland Open by beating defending champion Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-4 at the ASB Tennis Arena on Tuesday evening. Eleven months ago, the pair met for the first time in Montpellier, in what would be a significant moment for Fils. The then 18-year-old upset his senior compatriot, claiming his first ever win on the ATP Tour. Now…
