Tommy Paul advances after hitting around-the-net shot at U.S. Open

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Tommy Paul advances after hitting around-the-net shot at U.S. Open
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Tommy Paul defeated Dino Prizmic in their second-round match at the U.S. Open on Wednesday. During the fourth and final set, Paul successfully returned a ball around the net post after diving into a chair to reach it. Social media accounts identified the maneuver as a high-skill play, while Paul noted the risk of injury associated with the move. The win secured his progression to the next round of the tournament in Queens. Following the victory, the player noted that his team refers to him as Tommy Drama due to the high-stakes nature of his points. The match concluded on Wednesday, marking another completed round for the American at the ongoing Grand Slam event.

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  • Tommy Paul defeated Dino Prizmic in the second round of the U.S. Open.
  • The match ended in four sets on Wednesday in Queens.
  • Paul hit a ball around the net post during the final set of the match.
  • The shot required Paul to a chair to reach the ball.
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Tommy Paul chased down the ball and hit it around the net in a stunning shot during his second round match on Wednesday.

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