TennisSat 24 Oct 2026 · 3 of 12

Arthur Fils advances to semifinals of Brussels European Open

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Tennis Majors reports that Arthur Fils, the No.1 seed and world No.10, won his first match of the week in Brussels, defeating Alex Michelsen 6-4, 7-6 (12) to reach the semifinals . Tennis Majors reports that Jan‑Lennard Struff, 36, beat No.6 seed Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-6 (6) to also reach the semifinals, ending Belgian hopes . Tennis Majors reports that the two will meet in the semifinal clash . Tennis Majors reports that Fils entered the tournament with a first‑round bye and a walkover from Jaume Munar before his Friday match . Tennis Majors reports that this is Fils’s first appearance as top seed at an ATP Tour event, and after serving for the match at 5‑4 in the second set he was broken before winning a 14‑12 tiebreak .

Why it matters. Tennis Majors reports that Fils’s victory sets up a semifinal against Struff, determining who will advance to the final of the BNP Paribas Fortis European Open .

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