Australian Open > The class of Tommy Paul, easy winner over Davidovich Fokina: “He deserves my applause and my respect for staying on the court today”

Qualified for the quarter-finals of the Australian Open against Davidovich Fokina at the end of his rope (6−1, 6–1, 6–1), the American was very discreet when he spoke on the short.

Guaranteed to enter the world Top 10 for the first time in his career, Tommy preferred to pay tribute to his opponent, who nevertheless insisted on finishing the match even though he was clearly weakened. The class.

“What he did was incredible. Coming back twice in a row after being down 2 sets to 0 is incredible. He deserves my applause and my respect for staying on the field today.”declared the man who will face Alexander Zverev for a place in the last four in Melbourne.

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Published on Sunday January 19, 2025 at 08:42



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