Tommy Paul reaches first ATP final in Stockholm
Final push: Tommy Paul reacts as he defeats fellow American, Frances Tiafoe
STOCKHOLM: Tommy Paul of the United States reached his first career ATP Tour final on Friday (Nov 12) with a tough three-set victory over compatriot Frances Tiafoe at the Stockholm Open.
Paul, ranked 52 in the world, had knocked out three-time major winner Andy Murray on Thursday.
He took that form into his semi-final against eighth-seeded Tiafoe to win 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4.
On Saturday, Paul will face either second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime or third seed and defending champion Denis Shapovalov for the title.
"I haven't got a win over Frances since juniors, so that was a big win for me," said Paul.
"That was the best level I've played all year long. He was playing amazing tennis for the first two sets, and I played my highest level in the third set."
