At the Delray Beach Open, an all-American semifinal lineup has led to a historic final between Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, marking the highest-ranked final in the event's history. Fritz, ranked No. 9, advanced to the final after defeating Marcos Giron 6-3, 6-3, while No. 14 ranked Tommy Paul extended his winning streak to seven matches by overcoming Frances Tiafoe 6-2, 6-2. The previous record for the highest-ranked final at the Delray Beach Open was set in 2017 when No. 21 Jack Sock defeated No. 4 Milos Raonic. This year's semifinals also featured Frances Tiafoe and Marcos Giron, contributing to the first all-American semifinal at the tournament since its inception.
The Taylor Fritz vs. Tommy Paul final at the @DelrayBeachOpen is the highest-ranked final in the event's history. Fritz is ranked No. 9 and Paul is No. 14. The previous high was in 2017 when No. 21 Jack Sock defeated No. 4 Milos Raonic.
Title defence in sightπ @Taylor_Fritz97 advances to the final after a comprehensive victory over Giron! @DelrayBeachOpen | #DBOpen https://t.co/2hAxjQ4PiQ
And there it is β‘ Defending champ @taylor_fritz97 storms into the finals with a victory over Giron in Delray Beach! #DBOpen https://t.co/B6Tcibb4Al
Taylor Fritz vs. Tommy Paul final in Delray, like in the good old days! https://t.co/twQr9NBO9P
Backhand Beauty! @taylor_fritz97 π£ @delraybeachopen https://t.co/REVeMCaShE
It's time for the second All-American SF today πΊπΈ Who's your pick to come out on top? π @DelrayBeachOpen | #DBOpen https://t.co/JFzW7njSEz
Tommy Paul needs 1 hour to defeat Frances Tiafoe to advance into Delray Beach tennis finals https://t.co/p2AyByHR6c
Can't stop, won't stop πͺ @TommyPaul1 extends his winning streak to 7β£ matches, defeating Tiafoe 6-2 6-2 to make the final in @DelrayBeachOpen! #DBOpen https://t.co/ynbVKrf2nB
π Back to Back Finals π πΊπΈ @tommypaul1 is now on a 7-match win streak, defeating Tiafoe to reach the final in Delray Beach! #DBOpen https://t.co/pLHdEQ44jU
Well deserved recognition! π @DelrayBeachOpen https://t.co/5K6vcLFGcl
Many thanks to Mark Baron & family, @ToniWoods in Media & @BlairHenley for having me on court at #DelraybeachOpen to talk about induction to @TennisHalloFame . Big honor & thinking back to 1st time I covered the event in 2008 - @keinishikori with 1st big win v James Blake
Looking forward to this one ππΊπΈ Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe kick off the first semifinal of the day in Delray Beach! STREAM β>> https://t.co/hOHmv2wMlX https://t.co/fXXWSxV7Ip
Frances Tiafoe on his upcoming 3 pm Delray Beach Open semifinal on Saturday against Tommy Paul: "It's going to be a match, a really good match for fans. I hope it's packed and we both put on a show. We're going to both blast each other."
If Frances Tiafoe can have cheat days, so can we, right? π Watch Big Foe take on Tommy Paul in their Delray Beach battle from 8pm πΊ https://t.co/o0wQnuZyK5
An American is guaranteed to take home the Delray Beach crown. π Will it be @Taylor_Fritz97, @marcos_giron93, @FTiafoe or @TommyPaul1? https://t.co/kxEk2E75fr
For the 1st time in @DelrayBeachOpen history itβs an all-American semi-final with (1) @Taylor_Fritz97 vs Marcos Giron and (2) @FTiafoe vs (3) @TommyPaul1. Fourth all-American SF since 2000: - 2022 @DALOpenTennis - 2004 San Jose - 2003 Memphis
A good day in the office π @Taylor_Fritz97 is back in the Delray Beach semi-finals after knocking out Hijikata 6-3 6-3. @DelrayBeachOpen | #DBOpen https://t.co/j7ow9mrJbf
Break at love to close out the win! @Taylor_Fritz97 beats Hijikata 6-3, 6-3 to reach his first Semifinal of the year! #DelrayBeachOpen https://t.co/6sqewtDpxI
Title defense intact γ½οΈ @taylor_fritz97 defeats Hijikata to move into his 27th career semifinal! @delraybeachopen https://t.co/OYwmZSAyne
Frances Tiafoe Poses For Photos, Signs Autographs In Delray Beach https://t.co/MbVv5XtHMS via @YouTube
Loves those hard courts π₯ Marcos Giron will return to the top 50 with a 6-4 6-4 win over Kypson, solidifying his spot in the semifinals! @delraybeachopen https://t.co/BntYiwPdms
Marcos Giron advances to his 6th Semifinal and 2nd in as many weeks! #DelrayBeachOpen 6-4, 6-4 win over Kypson & up to a career-high ranking of No. 44 πͺπ» https://t.co/cItAoBexv3
Frances Tiafoe earns another straight-set win, beating Cobolli 6-4, 6-2! First Semifinal appearance for Big Foe since Stuttgart in June. #DelrayBeachOpen https://t.co/1lU6ZJy2lQ
Cruising through to the semi-finals! π³ @FTiafoe gets past Cobolli 6-4 6-2. @DelrayBeachOpen | #DBOpen https://t.co/MVzsNGml8Z
Finding his form πͺ @ftiafoe plays some inspired tennis to power past Cobolli and find himself back in the @delraybeachopen semifinals! https://t.co/9VCqIbtHpF
First one of the week π @Ftiafoe slices up a wicked underarm 2nd serve in Delray Beach! #DBOpen https://t.co/eMaGpIVi9J
So Delicate. So good. @Ftiafoe π @delraybeachopen https://t.co/2sJ8F0pPOV
βMixed Zoneβ post-match interview with Tommy Paul at the Delray Beach Openβ¦. Works much easier at this level event than the traditional sit-down post-match press conference https://t.co/O9r1tAoWRp
Next stop π final 4οΈβ£ @TommyPaul1 is in fine form as he gets past Thompson 6-4 6-3. @DelrayBeachOpen | #DBOpen https://t.co/6IkSE7BCWS
Back-to-back Semifinals for @TommyPaul1 as he beats Thompson 6-4, 6-3! Awaits the winner of Tiafoe & Cobolli. #DelrayBeachOpen https://t.co/NPJIXQ3QdF
6 matches on the trot π« @tommypaul1 storms into the #DBOpen semifinals with a 6-4 6-3 victory over Thompson! https://t.co/4Cbiy9jdCu
A not-happy Jordan Thompson gets a point penalty with this racquet smash after launching a ball out of the stadium in anger and few games earlier at the Delray Beach Open against Tommy Paul https://t.co/oSvwuB01Bj
It seems Tommy Paul hurt his back when trying to hit a Pete Sampras superman overhead at 5-3, 15-0 (I think that is when he tried it) and he has been fiddling a bit with his back since against Jordan Thompson at @DelrayBeachOpen
Jordan Thompson serving to Tommy Paul at the @DelrayBeachOpen https://t.co/qfSS2Ua8xW
American Tommy Paul faces off against Aussie Jordan Thompson for a spot in the #DelrayBeachOpen semifinals πΏ Watch live β> https://t.co/tPoe44Ubky https://t.co/P3fwdw3EqG
This is so good from @Freedland ππ https://t.co/egMiETfVKA