The Match Unfolds
The first set began with Tommy Paul racing out to a commanding 4-1 lead, securing two early breaks of serve. It seemed as though Paul would cruise through the set, but Sinner showed remarkable resilience, breaking back twice in a row to level the score. The momentum shift was palpable, and the set ultimately headed to a tiebreaker. Sinner's nerves of steel came through in the clutch moments, as he edged out Paul in the tiebreaker to take the set 7-6(4).
The second set followed a similar script, with both players holding serve through intense rallies. Once again, Sinner managed to prevail in another tightly contested tiebreaker, winning the set 7-6(4). This gave him a crucial two-set lead, but the match was far from over.
In the third set, Sinner capitalized on a few key moments to break Paul's serve and secure the set 6-2. With the momentum firmly in his favor, Sinner looked poised to close out the match, but Paul fought valiantly in the fourth set, pushing it to another tiebreak. Ultimately, Sinner's composure under pressure allowed him to clinch the tiebreak and the match, finishing with a scoreline of 7-6(4), 7-6(4), 6-2, 7-6(4).