Tommy Paul advances to Australian Open quarter-finals

Tommy Paul advanced to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a commanding 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, marking his third Grand Slam quarter-final appearance. The 12th-seeded American dominated the match in just 1 hour and 27 minutes, showcasing his superior skills against the physically struggling Spaniard. Paul, who previously reached the semi-finals in 2023, noted the importance of his structured approach and support team in achieving consistency. He will next face either second-seeded Alexander Zverev or 14th seed Ugo Humbert for a chance to reach the semi-finals again. Paul's impressive performance continues to build on his strong record at the Australian Open, where he holds a 15-5 win-loss record across six appearances. He expressed his happiness about returning to Australia and the significance of the venue in his career.