The best reactions to Tommy Paul's epic comeback win at French Open
The best reactions to Tommy Paul's epic comeback win at French Open
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American tennis star and esteemed racket twirler Tommy Paul, ranked 12th in the world, found himself in unfamiliar territory Wednesday afternoon, clawing from behind after Hugarian underdog Márton Fucsovics burst out to a two-set lead (4-6, 2-6).
It looked like Paul's French Open hopes were going to fall short once again. Despite winning the juniors tournament at Roland-Garros back in 2015, Paul had only been able to reach the third round of the French Open once since becoming a professional (2024). He'd been a second-round exit three times (2020, 2021, 2023), and he did not want to regress. Paul was able to pull off the improbable though, winning three straight sets to take the match, advancing to the third round with a matchup against world No. 24 Karen Khachanov.
Here are the best reactions to his remarkable comeback.
Best Reactions to Tommy Paul's second round comeback
When does Paul play next?
Paul will play May 30 against No. 24 Khachanov. The time for the match has yet to be determined.
2025 French Open men's bracket schedule, results:
For a full list of results, visit the Roland-Garros 2025 tournament site.
Second Round results
No. 8 Musetti def. Galan (6-4, 6-0, 6-4)
Navone def. Opelka (6-1, 7-6, 6-3)
Halys def. Kecmanovic (4-6, 6-3, 7-6, 7-5)
Medjedovic def. Cerundolo (6-3, 6-4, 7-5)
Altmaier def. Kopriva (6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5)
Borges def. No. 7 Ruud (2-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0)
No. 25 Popyrin def. Tabilo (7-5, 6-3, 6-4)
No. 24 Khachanov def. Ofner (7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-2)
No. 12 Paul def. Fucsovics (6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 6-4)
No. 13 Shelton def. Gaston (Walkover)
Gigante def. No. 20 Tsitsipas (6-4, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4)
Dzumhur def. No. 31 Mpetshi Perricard (7-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4)
No. 2 Alcaraz def. Marozsan (6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2)
Upcoming Schedule
Second round: May 28 - 29
May 28 - 29 Third round: May 30 - 31
May 30 - 31 Fourth round: June 1 - 2
June 1 - 2 Quarterfinals: June 3 - 4
June 3 - 4 Semifinals: June 5 - 6
June 5 - 6 Women's singles final: June 7
June 7 Men's singles final: June 8
June 8 Doubles finals: June 7 - 8
How to watch the 2025 French Open
Date: Ongoing through Sunday, June 8
Ongoing through Sunday, June 8 Where: Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France
Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France TV: TNT, TBS, truTV
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