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Grigor Dimitrov defeated Tommy Paul s 3: 0 (6: 4; 6: 3; 6: 1) and qualified for the second round of the US Open. The Bulgarian got a sweet revenge for the American for his dramatic elimination at the Australian Open this year. Our first rocket didn’t leave his opponent a chance and easily overcame him. In the next round, Dimitrov will face the winner of the pair, Marton Fuchovich and Hugo Delien.
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The American served first. The Bulgarian managed to gain an early breakthrough point, which eventually materialized and got off to a great start. The one placed below №14 in the scheme started his serve well and quickly came out with an asset of 30: 0. New good plays followed and Grigor took the lead with 2: 0, consolidating his advance. In the third game Tommy Paul started better and took the lead with 30: 0, after which Dimitrov tied. A long play followed, which was eventually won by the American. This gave him confidence and he managed to win his pass, reducing the score.
Dimitrov did not start well in the fourth game, allowing Paul to take the lead with 15:40. The Bulgarian had to save two break points, did not make a mistake on his serve and managed to equalize – 40:40. In this fourth game, Grigor continued to experience difficulties and allowed another break point, which he managed to save again. However, Dimitrov did not allow Paul to get anywhere near any more opportunities for a breakthrough and took the lead with 3: 1. In the fifth game, the American served well and quickly took the lead with 30: 0, but Grigor managed to reduce, and Paul’s next pass came to tie. In the end, Dimitrov could not object and the American reduced the score.
In the sixth game, Grigor started well, connecting and forcing Paul to play a forehand with a force that came out. Dimitrov double faulted on his second pass. The Bulgarian made a mistake from an excellent position, giving Paul an advantage. Another bad blow followed and that meant a new point of advance for the American. Dimitrov managed to save a point with an excellent serve. Grigor made a good play and with an attack from the net restored the tie. Paul was followed by a new breakthrough point, but the Bulgarian quickly managed to reach 40:40. Dimitrov made no more mistakes in the game and took the lead with 4: 2.
Tommy Paul managed to earn his pass in the seventh game. In the eighth, Dimitrov served with a new set of balls and started well, then made an unprovoked error, sending the ball into the net. Two points in a row was a play-off for the Bulgarian. At the decisive point, Dimitrov was unfazed and with an attractive smash took the lead with 5: 3.
Tommy Paul showed uncertainty on his pass, although he scored a lightning forehand point. Grigor showed a good game from the line and reached two set points. The American responded with a powerful ace of rights. On his next pass, Paul had to rely on a second serve, but the Bulgarian failed to take advantage of this advantage and forced the forehand, where the ball went. Grigor got a new setball after Paul missed a backhand, but the American scored a new ace, followed by another good serve and Dimitrov had to return to the game, but after a wrong backhand, Paul reduced the score.
Grigor served the set and started with an excellent diagonal serve. On his second pass, the Bulgarian had to play after a second serve, which made it difficult for him and made a backhand error. But that didn’t stop him from securing two set balls with two new good serves. The first was completed and Grigor went ahead with 1: 0.
Set II
The second set started again with a pass from Tommy Paul. In the first two serves there was a point exchange, after which the American gained a 30:15 advance. On his next pass, he showed slight anxiety and uncertainty, which was seen in the wrong short. A good forehand from Dimitrov followed, giving him a breaking point. From a very difficult position on Paul’s next pass, Grigor saved an excellent ball, then elegantly transferred his opponent and won the opening game of the second set.
Dimitrov started well and started quickly with 30: 0. The Bulgarian continued to perform well on the first serve and with an ace increased his lead to 40: 0. Paul returned a point, but after a good cut and dry volley Grigor took the lead with 2: 0. The American showed nervousness in the third game, often resorting to strong forehand shots. Dimitrov again went for a quiet game, but Paul managed a 40:15 lead. A double error by the American followed, but the Bulgarian missed a low ball, sending it to the net and the result was reduced.
In the fourth game, Grigor started with a service network, which gave him a breakthrough. A new good first serve followed and the Bulgarian raised the score to 30: 0, then increased his lead. Dimitrov served a second serve, allowing Paul to attack, but the American made a forehand error and Grigor took the lead with 3: 1. With a score of 15:15 in the fifth game, Dimitrov undertook a change of pace and tried surprising his opponent with a short ball, but the ball stopped at the net. Paul’s good kick service followed and the American advanced, but a new forehand error followed and in that short time accumulated 20 unprovoked errors. A good serve from the American followed and the score was reduced.
In the sixth game, Grigor started well, forcing Paul to make another forehand error by hitting the ball off the racket frame. On the next play, Grigor made a mistake and the tie was restored. There was a long play, which Dimitrov missed on the backhand. Despite the mistake, the Bulgarian again bet on a backhand on the right and with a good shot he made the result 30:30. Grigor’s first serve did not go into this game, but he managed to win his next pass to a 4: 2 point, which was done and Dimitrov continued to make a breakthrough.
In the seventh game, Paul served with new balls and the two players exchanged a point each. An error from the American on the net followed. Dimitrov continued to serve Paul back with heavy punches, which made it difficult for his opponent and the Bulgarian received a new break point. The American served well and narrowed his gap. On the next pass, Dimitrov might have been lucky with the net, but Paul reacted perfectly and noticed, after which he set up good serves and won the pass.
Gradually, Grigor’s first serve efficiency waned, but the Bulgarian started the eighth game well, taking a 30-0 lead. Dimitrov’s quiet play was impressive and gracefully with a cut forced Paul to make a mistake. The next play-off was accompanied by Grigor and the score increased to 5: 3.
The ninth game started well for Grigor and after an excellent setback, the Bulgarian reached 40:15 and two set points. The first was deflected by the American, but in the next Dimitrov forced Paul to make a forehand error and Grigor took the lead with 2: 0 sets.
III set
Dimitrov started the third set in an excellent way, taking his pass without allowing a point to accumulate. In this opening game, Grigor managed to regain his first serve, which immediately gave the desired effect. Tommy Paul again didn’t focus on his first pass and quickly gave Gregor a three-point lead. However, the American managed to force Dimitrov to make a mistake. In the next tiebreaker, the Bulgarian showed excellent play from the line and after a big setback he again won an early advance.
In the third game it was 15:15, after which Grigor missed a short ball, which gave the American a lead. There was a long play, which showed Dimitrov’s patience and Paul made a mistake, sending the ball out. The Bulgarian served well, followed by a return abroad. Grigor again showed stability in his serve and went ahead with 3: 0.
The two players began with a points exchange when the American passed in the fourth game. Tommy Paul responded with two quick points. Grigor showed victory after a good backhand return and finished with a volley, but a backhand error followed that allowed the American to win his first game in the third set.
Dimitrov did not start the fifth game well, after he made a mistake coming off the net and allowed a deficit of 15:30. Good serve for Grigor and a draw followed. The next pass was a long play and a good forehand for the American, in which Dimitrov struggled to return and Paul finished short. Pressed against the wall and after another exchange of blows, Grigor forced the American to make a mistake and a tie was reached. An out by Paul followed and a game ball by Dimitrov, which ended with a powerful serve – 4: 1.
In the fifth game, Paul made another forehand error at 15:15. In the next tiebreaker, an exceptional comeback from Dimitrov followed and, after leaving the net, the Bulgarian gained a point of advance. The American showed nervousness and Grigor reached a breaking point. The Bulgarian saved an incredible blow to the right, and after another mistake by Paul, Dimitrov increased his lead to 5: 1.
In the seventh game, Grigor served for the match and in the first two playoffs it was 15:15. Half a long play, which ended in the American’s error. Dimitrov served well, but Paul responded with a good return and it was tied again. On his next serve, the Bulgarian reached for the match ball after leaving the net. Grigor finished well after forcing Paul to throw the ball into the net.
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