Tennis

French Open: Tommy Paul Cruises Into Quarterfinals With Straight Sets Win Over Alexei Popyrin

Tommy Paul secured his place in the French Open 2025 quarterfinals with a commanding 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory over Alexei Popyrin. The 28-year-old American maintained a solid form throughout the match, dominating play in under two hours. Paul now faces a tough challenge against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the next round.

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French Open 2025: Tommy Paul vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson

Tommy Paul of the U.S. reacts after beating Australia's Alexei Popyrin during their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

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French Open 2025: Tommy Paul vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson

Tommy Paul of the U.S. reacts after beating Australia's Alexei Popyrin during their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

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French Open 2025: Tommy Paul vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson

Tommy Paul of the U.S. returns the ball to Australia's Alexei Popyrin during their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

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French Open 2025: Tommy Paul vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson

Tommy Paul of the U.S. returns the ball to Australia's Alexei Popyrin during their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

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French Open 2025: Tommy Paul vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson

Australia's Alexei Popyrin reacts winning a point to Tommy Paul of the U.S. during their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

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French Open 2025: Tommy Paul vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson

Tommy Paul of the U.S. returns the ball to Australia's Alexei Popyrin during their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

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French Open 2025: Tommy Paul vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson

Australia's Alexei Popyrin returns the ball to Tommy Paul of the U.S. during their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

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French Open 2025: Tommy Paul vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson

Australia's Alexei Popyrin returns the ball to Tommy Paul of the U.S. during their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.

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