Tommy Paul Wins Thrilling Match to Reach Cincinnati Open Quarter-Finals

Tommy Paul came from a set down to beat top seed Alexander Zverev at the Cincinnati Open, winning 4-6 7-6 (6) 6-4 in a thrilling match that lasted two hours and 51 minutes.

What happened?

Paul saved a match point in the second set tiebreak and reeled off the last four games from 4-2 down in the decider to secure the win. This was his best win of the season so far, and he now leads 3-1 in the head-to-head against Zverev.

Why it matters for Tommy Paul

Paul's victory sets him up for a quarter-final clash with Flavio Cobolli, who also recorded a comeback win to reach the last eight of a Masters tournament for just the second time in his career. Cobolli beat Rafael Jodar in three sets, winning 4-6 7-6 (3) 6-3.

What comes next?

Paul will have home support on his side for the quarter-final match, and he will be tough to stop if he replicates his performance from the previous round. The American will be looking to make it to the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Open, which would be a significant achievement for him.

Key Takeaways:

• Tommy Paul came from a set down to beat Alexander Zverev at the Cincinnati Open.
• Paul saved a match point in the second set tiebreak and won 4-6 7-6 (6) 6-4.
• Paul now leads 3-1 in the head-to-head against Zverev.
• Paul will face Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Open.

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Note: The stats table is based on the source's information and only includes the relevant data for the current season and Tommy Paul's career.