World No. 13 American tennis player Tommy Paul secured a victory over his fellow countryman Colton Smith, ranked 200th globally, in the quarterfinal match of the ATP 250 tournament in Houston, USA. The match concluded with a score of 6-1, 7-6(1) in Paul`s favor.
This was the first career meeting between Paul and Smith on the court, lasting for a total of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Match Statistics:
| Paul | Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 2 |
| Break Points | 3 | 0 |
| Total Points Won | 72 | 50 |
In the semifinal round of the грунтового (clay court) tournament, Paul is set to compete against another American player, Jenson Brooksby. Brooksby previously defeated Alexander Kovacevic with scores of 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.
