Tommy Paul Triumphs in Epic Five-Set Battle at Roland-Garros

Tommy Paul battles through five sets to reach the last 16 at Roland-Garros, while Mboko`s run ends against Zheng.

American Tommy Paul, the No. 12 seed, showcased his tenacity and skill in a thrilling five-set clash against Russian Karen Khachanov, the No. 24 seed, at Roland-Garros 2025. After a rollercoaster of momentum shifts, Paul emerged victorious with a scoreline of 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(7), 3-6, 6-3, securing his place in the last 16. The crowd erupted as he sealed the match, a testament to his resilience and determination. Next up for Paul is a showdown with Australian Alexei Popyrin, the No. 25 seed, promising another electrifying encounter.

In contrast, Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko`s remarkable journey at this year’s tournament came to a halt in the third round. Facing world No. 7 Qinwen Zheng, Mboko struggled to find her rhythm and succumbed in straight sets, as Zheng dominated the court with precision and power.

Elina Svitolina also advanced to the fourth round after a tightly contested match, while top contenders Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka continued their impressive runs without dropping a set. Swiatek displayed her prowess by defeating Jaqueline Cristian 6-2, 7-5. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz found himself in a fierce battle against Damir Dzumhur, with the match extending into a gripping fourth set after Alcaraz had taken the first two sets comfortably.

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