World No. 13 American tennis player Tommy Paul secured his place in the semi-finals of the ATP 250 tournament in Houston, overcoming his compatriot Colton Smith, ranked 200th globally. The match concluded with a score of 6-1, 7-6(1) in Paul`s favor.
This quarter-final match lasted for 1 hour and 30 minutes. It was the first time the two players had faced each other on the court.
Match Statistics:
| Paul | Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 2 |
| Break Points | 3 | 0 |
| Total Points Won | 72 | 50 |
In the semi-finals of this clay-court tournament, Paul is set to compete against another fellow American, Jenson Brooksby. Brooksby defeated Alexander Kovacevic, also from the USA, with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.
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