Arthur Fils defeated Pedro Martinez 6–3, 6–2 in the second round of the Barcelona ATP 250 on clay on 16 April 2025, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.23 to Martinez's 4.7. The Frenchman controlled proceedings throughout, breaking serve consistently and maintaining a commanding performance across both sets to advance smoothly. Fils's clinical display on the Barcelona clay underlines his growing comfort on the surface and positions him as a genuine contender in the latter stages of the tournament.