Arthur Fils vs Luca Van Assche Preview & Prediction | 2026 Japan Open | First Round

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Arthur Fils meets Luca Van Assche in the first round at the 2026 Japan Open at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time: 30 September 2026 at 8:00 am

Venue: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Arthur Fils vs Luca Van Assche prediction

French bragging rights will be up for grabs when Arthur Fils and Luca Van Assche meet for a second time in Tokyo.

Arthur had to come through qualifying despite his high ranking and he will be eager to go deep here after an early exit at the US Open.

Van Assche continues to build upon his shock title in Estoril and will have designs on returning to the top 40.

Fils won when they first met three years ago in the NextGen format and it is clear his ceiling is higher, so if he brings his A-game, he should prevail, but Luca can push him hard. 

Arthur Fils vs Luca Van Assche tip: Arthur Fils to win