Rafael Jodar and Arthur Fils Set for ATP Montreal Quarterfinal Showdown

On Monday, Rafael Jodar from Spain will compete against France’s Arthur Fils in the ATP Montreal quarterfinals, marking their third meeting this season.

Jodar recently defeated Fils at the DC Open, while Fils won their earlier match at the Barcelona Open in April. The match is expected to be closely contested, with Jodar favored at -114 and Fils at -105 according to bookmakers.

Jodar has made a remarkable ascent from a No. 168 ranking at the start of the year to No. 13, having claimed his first ATP title in Marrakech and reaching the quarterfinals in multiple tournaments. Fils, who overcame Cameron Norrie in the round of 16, has recovered from a hip and back injury sustained in his last match against Jodar. Both players possess powerful forehands, making this matchup particularly intriguing.