Frances Tiafoe Joins Tommy Paul in French Open Quarterfinals

PARIS, France — The fourth round of the 2025 French Open is reaching its conclusion, with American tennis players Frances Tiafoe and Tommy Paul both securing spots in the quarterfinals. This development marks a significant achievement for American tennis as the two players advance on June 2, 2025.

Tiafoe, seeded 15th, showcased his talents by defeating Germany’s Daniel Altmaier in straight sets, winning 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4). His performance demonstrated his growing prowess on the clay surface, while also marking his first quarterfinal appearance in Paris. “I feel good and ready for the challenges ahead,” Tiafoe said after his match.

Meanwhile, Tommy Paul, seeded 12th, also made headlines with his commanding play, defeating Márton Fucsovics of Hungary in a long-drawn-out match that lasted over three hours, finishing with a score of 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.

On the men’s side, the quarterfinals will see Tiafoe square off against Italian Lorenzo Musetti, who earned his place after defeating Holger Rune with a final score of 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. This will be Musetti’s first quarterfinal at the French Open, and he expressed excitement for the challenge ahead. “I started playing tennis when I was four years old. It’s a dream to compete at this level,” Musetti shared.

The completed quarterfinal lineup also features the defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who triumphed over Ben Shelton, and will face Tommy Paul in their respective match on June 3.

In the women’s bracket, the last eight spots were claimed by Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen, Iga Świątek, and Elina Svitolina. Sabalenka will take on seventh seed Svitolina in what promises to be a thrilling encounter, while Świątek will face Qinwen in the other quarterfinal.

With unexpected results and thrilling matches, the French Open continues to draw large crowds, with fans eagerly awaiting the next rounds.