American tennis player Tommy Paul defeated his compatriot Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-7(2), 7-6(2) after playing 3h29min in the semifinals of the ATP 500 series in Acapulco. The world number 5 will face either Holger Rune or Alex de Minaur in the final.
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Tommy Paul is experiencing the best moment of his career, playing great tennis and challenging anyone on the court. In the past season, he was unable to lift the championship, although he reached the semifinals of the ATP 250 series in Delray Beach. In addition, he reached the quarterfinals Adelaida 1, Adelaida 2, Acapulco, Queen, Eastbourne, Atlanta, Montreal, Gijón and Paris. 2023 started it off in a huge way, finishing eighth Adelaidesemi-finals in Australian Open and enter the rooms Delray Beach.
Taylor Fritz He had a very good 2022, he climbed well in the rankings, he had a great level of tennis and a lot more to give. Last season he became the champion Indian Wells ATP M1000won in the final no more and no less Rafael Nadal. In addition, he held the Titles Tokyo ATP 500 and Eastborune ATP 250. At the end of the year, he reached the semi-finals in ATP finals. The year 2023 started with the second round Australian Opensemifinal in Dallas and the championship Delray Beach. In Acapulco defeated John Isner and Denis Shapovalov.
Paul survives the endless battle
Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz They met in the semi-finals Acapulco ATP 500.
At the beginning of the game, both escaped in the service of critical moments without finding a way back. In the fifth game, Tommy surprised with great palms and good moves to break the serve. Paul passed him with almost no problem 6-3 in 46 minutes.
Two breaks in the first six games gave him some mobility in the second set, though they were still tied. In the ninth game, Paul broke and served for the match. However, Taylor saved the match and recovered to the surface. Without taking away the differences, they determined in a draw. There Fritz showed great strength to overtake him 7-6(2) and 1h09m.
In the end, the fight spread to a deciding round. It was a frantic start with both producing break points and getting a break apiece as they reached the sixth game. Later, the games became dramatic and with great performances. After saving two match points, Fritz sent it all to sudden death with obvious physical flaws. There Paul was more complete and judged his victory 6-3, 6-7(2), 7-6(2) after 3h25min of the game.
