US EditionTommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe Become First American Men Since Andre Agassi to Reach French Open Quarterfinals
- Tommy Paul, an American tennis player, reached the French Open quarterfinals on Saturday by defeating Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in Paris.
- Paul overcame an early setback, having his serve broken in the first game before quickly breaking back and gaining control of the match.
- He defended nine of 10 break points, broke Popyrin twice in the second set, and finished the match in under two hours, showing strong shot-making and movement.
- Paul emphasized his determination and belief by noting that even when facing a 0-40 deficit, it's possible to recover and successfully defend each crucial point.
- The win provided Paul some relief after two previous five-set matches, allowing rest before facing either Carlos Alcaraz or Ben Shelton next in the quarterfinals.
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'Sky's the limit' for Frances Tiafoe at French Open
Frances Tiafoe believes the “sky’s the limit” for him after reaching the French Open quarterfinal for the first time on Sunday. The American downed German world number 66 Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) in the last 16 to set up a match with Lorenzo Musetti for a semifinal place. READ: Australian Open: Frances Tiafoe vomits on court in five-set marathon win It will be Tiafoe’s first ATP quarter-final since finishing runner-up at a low-key eve…
Tommy Paul Admits to Surprising Fixation as French Open Showdown With Carlos Alcaraz Looms
“When I was young, it was either tournament weekends or fishing weekends,” Tommy Paul said a couple of days ago, and that balance between competition and calm still defines him. Growing up in New Jersey and later North Carolina, before moving to Florida at 14 to train, the American ace spent his weekends either competing in tournaments or heading out to fish. His comfort at sea is evident, often pictured with a rod in hand and sunblock on his fa…
Tommy Paul makes history as first American man to reach French Open Quarterfinals since 2003
Tommy Paul has made history, becoming the first American men’s tennis player to advance to the French Open quarterfinals in 22 years with a straight-set victory over 25th-seeded Alexei Popyrin, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in Sunday’s fourth-round matchup. The feat makes Paul the first U.S. male player to reach this stage at the French Open since Andre Agassi did so in 2003. Before his straight-sets win over Popyrin, the 12th-seeded Paul endured grueling five-…
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