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Paul, Burruchaga Reach Clay Court Final
5 Apr
Summary
- Tommy Paul advances to his first ATP clay-court final.
- Marco Trungelliti becomes oldest first-time ATP finalist at 36.
- Several upsets and comebacks mark semifinal matches.
In the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship, Tommy Paul advanced to his first ATP clay-court final by defeating Frances Tiafoe in a hard-fought semifinal. The match, impacted by rain, saw Paul emerge victorious in a grueling contest. He will face Argentina's Roman Andres Burruchaga, who secured his place in the final with a swift victory over Thiago Agustin Tirante.
Meanwhile, at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, Morocco, Argentinian qualifier Marco Trungelliti achieved a historic milestone. At 36 years old, he became the oldest first-time finalist in ATP Tour history after defeating top-seeded Luciano Darderi. Spain's Rafael Jodar also reached the final, setting up a clash with Trungelliti.
In Bucharest, Romania, at the Tiriac Open, Spain's Daniel Merida Aguilar staged a comeback to defeat Fabian Marozsan. Additionally, Argentinian Mariano Navone saved two match points to overcome Botic van de Zandschulp, with both Navone and Merida Aguilar reaching their first tour-level finals.
