Barcelona, April 19 -- Arthur Fils kept his composure despite a late fightback from Andrey Rublev to secure a 6-2, 7-6(2) victory in the final of the Barcelona Open on Sunday, clinching the title at the ATP 500 clay-court event.

The Frenchman appeared on course for a routine win, racing to a 5-2 lead in the second set and then serving for the title at 5-3. However, Rublev sparked a late comeback, capitalising on a double fault from Fils to break back and close the gap to 5-4.

Fils then earned three championship points on Rublev's serve but failed to convert, as the 28-year-old held his nerve and rattled off five straight points to level the set at 5-5.

The momentum swung further when Rublev broke again to lead 6-5. Refusing to yield, F...