Overview

• Arthur Fils, ranked No. 14, defeated former world No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas in three sets (2-6, 6-4, 6-2) to secure his spot in the round of 16.
• Corentin Moutet, ranked No. 83, battled for nearly four hours to upset world No. 10 Holger Rune in a dramatic 7-5, 5-7, 7-6 victory.
• This marks the first time in nine years that two French players have reached the round of 16 at the Rome Masters 1000 tournament.
• Fils awaits a potential clash with defending champion and world No. 2 Alexander Zverev, pending Zverev’s match against qualifier Vilius Gaubas.
• Moutet could face world No. 5 Jack Draper in the next round if Draper wins his match against Vit Kopriva later today.