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Tommy Paul Battles Through Five Sets to Reach French Open Round of 16

He will face Alexei Popyrin for a place in the quarter-finals after logging more than 10 hours on court in his first three matches in Paris.

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2025 Tommy Paul of the U.S. in action during his third round match against Russia's Karen Khachanov REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Overview

  • Paul overcame a lingering groin injury to defeat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(7), 3-6, 6-3 in four hours and seven minutes.
  • The world No. 12 has already played 14 sets across three rounds at Roland Garros, including back-to-back five-set encounters.
  • The 28-year-old American said he is prepared to endure another five-set match if required to advance further.
  • Next up is 25th-seed Alexei Popyrin, who reached the round of 16 by beating Nuno Borges in straight sets.
  • Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe also advanced to the last 16 alongside Daniel Altmaier and Holger Rune.