Tommy Paul Wins Epic Late-Night Battle at US Open, Zverev and Sinner Cruise into Third Round
NEW YORK: American tennis star Tommy Paul fought through a marathon clash against Portugal’s Nuno Borges, sealing victory in a late-night classic at the US Open 2025. The grueling five-set battle wrapped up at 1:46 AM, keeping the few remaining fans at Arthur Ashe Stadium on the edge of their seats.
The 14th seed Paul finally prevailed after 4 hours and 45 minutes, with a hard-fought scoreline of 7-6 (8/6), 6-3, 5-7, 5-7, 7-5. Despite holding two match points earlier, Paul had to dig deep as Borges, ranked 41st in the world, staged a dramatic comeback before the American closed it out with a stunning rally on his third match point.
"A little bit tired now, I’m sure we all are," Paul joked after the win. He thanked the loyal fans who stayed late: "Definitely cool to get a win." Next, he will face 23rd seed Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan in the third round.
Zverev Powers Into Third Round
German star Alexander Zverev showed no signs of slowing down as he swept past Britain’s Jacob Fearnley in straight sets, winning 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. The third seed has now reached the US Open third round for the fifth consecutive year and will next face either Felix Auger-Aliassime or Roman Safiullin.
Zverev, who already boasts 45 match wins this season, made his intentions clear: "I’m here to spoil the party," he said, aiming to break the stronghold of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who have dominated recent Grand Slams.
Sinner Dominates in Title Defense
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner continued his impressive form, dismantling Australia’s Alexei Popyrin in just over two hours. The defending champion claimed a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory, dropping only six games across two rounds.
Sinner will meet Canada’s Denis Shapovalov in the third round. Already a two-time Grand Slam winner in 2025, Sinner is chasing history by attempting to become the first man since Roger Federer (2008) to defend the US Open crown.
"I’m happy with my form so far, but I know tougher matches are coming," said Sinner. "The goal is to keep improving and stay sharp in the later rounds."
Conclusion
The US Open 2025 is already delivering unforgettable late-night battles and dominant displays. With Tommy Paul’s resilience, Zverev’s consistency, and Sinner’s ruthless form, fans can expect thrilling showdowns as the tournament moves into its decisive stages.
