World No. 12 Tommy Paul from the USA successfully navigated his second-round match at the Madrid Masters, overcoming resistance from Brazil`s Joao Fonseca, who is currently ranked 65th globally. Paul secured his victory in straight sets with a scoreline of 7/6(7), 7/6(3).
The intense encounter lasted for 2 hours and 7 minutes. This marked the first time the two players had met on the ATP Tour.
Match Statistics:
| Paul | Fonseca | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 2 |
| Breaks | 1 | 1 |
| Total Points Won | 97 | 94 |
Crucially, Paul saved two set points in each of the tight sets to seal the win. In the next round in Spain, he is scheduled to face Russia`s Karen Khachanov.
Marcus Blakely