In a highly anticipated showdown, Spanish rising star Carlos Alcaraz is set to face off against American Tommy Paul once again, just two weeks after their Wimbledon quarterfinal clash. Alcaraz, who has been on a meteoric rise towards the medals, showcased his dominance in the fourth round against Roman Safiullin. The Spaniard will now be up against a familiar foe in Paul, who is the first top-20 rival he will encounter in Paris.
Paul, who is coming off a solid win in the fourth round against Moutet, the last French player to be eliminated, has also not dropped a set in the tournament. With victories over Czech Mensik and Italian Darderi under his belt, the current Queen’s champion is eager for revenge after their previous encounter at Wimbledon.
The upcoming matchup between Alcaraz and Paul will mark their sixth meeting on the court. Alcaraz currently holds a three-win lead over Paul, with their last encounter resulting in a victory for the Spaniard in London. This will be their first time facing off on clay, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the showdown.
As the second seed in Paris, Alcaraz will have little time to rest as he is scheduled to play a doubleheader day, including a quarterfinal doubles match alongside Rafa Nadal. On the other hand, Paul, who is the only American left in the singles draw, will also be taking to the court without much rest after playing both singles and doubles matches the day before his clash with Alcaraz.
Tennis fans eager to catch the Alcaraz vs. Paul quarterfinal match can tune in on Thursday, August 1. The exact time of the match is yet to be confirmed, so be sure to stay tuned for updates on when and where to watch this exciting showdown between two talented players.
