Tiafoe advances to first ATP Tour quarterfinal this year
Posted February 20, 2020 6:00 am
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Frances Tiafoe advanced to his first ATP Tour quarterfinal this year by beating fellow American Tommy Paul 7-5, 7-6 (4) on Thursday at the Delray Beach Open.
Tiafoe, the 2018 champion, said he was pleased to win playing less than his best.
'œIt seems like on tour I've only been able to win matches when I'm playing absolutely absurd tennis,'ť he said. 'œYou're not going t o feel amazing every match.'ť
In another all-American matchup, Steve Johnson beat wild card Jack Sock 6-4, 5-7, 6-1.
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