Casper Ruud def. Tommy Paul 4-6, 6(4)-7(7), 6-4, 7(7)-6(4), 7-5 — French Open 2026 R32

Match recap

Casper Ruud defeated Tommy Paul 4-6, 6(4)-7(7), 6-4, 7(7)-6(4), 7-5 in the R32 of the French Open 2026.

Down two sets and outhit 83 winners to 51, Casper Ruud still found the one column that mattered: he converted all three break points he saw and saved 12 of 14, while Tommy Paul cashed just 2 of 14 — including 0 of 3 on Ruud's serve. The flip came once the American's first-serve rate sagged to 52%; Ruud climbed back through the third and a 7-6(4) fourth, then broke late for 7-5 in the decider of their first clay meeting, now squaring the H2H at 1-1.

Profiles: Casper Ruud · Tommy Paul — French Open 2026

Head-to-head

Casper Ruud and Tommy Paul have met 2 times, splitting the head-to-head 1–1.

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