HOUSTON, April 5, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Fourth-seeded Tommy Paul out-lasted second-seeded Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (9/7) on Saturday to book a title clash with Roman Burruchaga at the ATP clay court tournament in Houston, Texas. Paul improved to 4-1 against fellow American Tiafoe, denying the 2023 champion a fourth straight appearance in the Houston final. Paul, ranked 21st in the world, is into his second final of the year after a runner-up finish to Sebastian Korda at Delray Beach in February. But the 28-year-old is through to his first clay court final, where in Burruchaga he'll face an opponent playing his first title match. Burruchaga, ranked 77th, overpowered friend and fellow Argentinian Thiago Tirante 6-1, 6-1.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 05, 2026 03:34 UTC