Tommy Paul captured the biggest title of his career with a decisive 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) victory over Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti at the prestigious Queen’s Club Championships. This victory also propels Paul to become the highest-ranked American men’s player, now positioned 12th in the world rankings.
In a dominant display, Paul overwhelmed Musetti in the first set, committing just two unforced errors. The American carried this momentum into the second set, securing an early break. However, as he served for the match at 5-4, nerves crept in, and Musetti broke back, pushing the set into a tie-break.
Paul’s powerful serve proved crucial, helping him to secure the tie-break and clinch the match on his third match point. Reflecting on his win, Paul expressed his excitement, noting the significance of his triumph at such a historic event.
This victory marks Paul as the first American to win the Queen’s Club title since Sam Querrey’s triumph in 2010, highlighting his rise in the sport.
In doubles, the final saw a thrilling comeback by Britain’s Neal Skupski and New Zealand’s Michael Venus. The pair defeated Russia’s Karen Khachanov and American Taylor Fritz 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 10-8 after losing the first set, showcasing their resilience and teamwork.
