Arthur Fils advances to first Cincinnati Open final after defeating Cobolli
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Arthur Fils reached the final of the Cincinnati Open by defeating Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4 on August 21. Fils, the No. 21 seed from France, displayed strong performance, including serving six aces and 82% first serve win percentage. He overcame a shaky start and capitalized on Cobolli's unforced errors to secure his place in the final. This marks Fils' first Masters 1000 final and he will face the winner of the match between Frances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima on August 22.
- •Fils defeated Cobolli 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals.
- •Match lasted one hour and seven minutes.
- •Fils serves six aces and achieved 82% first serve win percentage.
- •He will face the winner of Tiafoe vs. Nakashima in the final.
- •Fils aims for his first title since April 2026.
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Arthur Fils beats Flavio Cobolli to reach first Cincinnati Open final
"Fils defeated Cobolli 6-3, 6-4 to advance to his first-ever Masters 1000 final.
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