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Tommy Paul First American Man to Reach French Open Quarterfinals Since 2003

This milestone underscores a resurgence in U.S. tennis that has also seen five American women reach the tournament’s fourth round.

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 1, 2025 Tommy Paul of the U.S. in action during his fourth round match against Australia's Alexei Popyrin REUTERS/Lisi Niesner TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 1, 2025 Australia's Alexei Popyrin in actiob during his fourth round match against Tommy Paul of the U.S. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Tommy Paul won nine out of the 10 break points he faced on Sunday.
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 1, 2025 Australia's Alexei Popyrin in actiob during his fourth round match against Tommy Paul of the U.S. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Overview

  • Paul defeated 25th-seeded Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in under two hours to secure his quarterfinal spot.
  • He saved nine of ten break points and converted five of six opportunities on Popyrin’s serve.
  • Paul is now the only active American man to reach Grand Slam quarterfinals on clay, grass and hard courts.
  • No other U.S. man has reached Roland-Garros quarterfinals since 1996; Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe will vie for spots in the final eight with fourth-round matches on Sunday.
  • On the women’s side, five American players reached the fourth round, highlighted by Amanda Anisimova’s match against top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys and Hailey Baptiste competing for quarterfinal berths.