US Open: Tommy Paul signs fans’ forehead and TOILET PAPER after win vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, as world No 14 admits he feared ‘no one’ would attend his match at Arthur Ashe
US Open: Tommy Paul draws fans’ forehead and toilet paper after win against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina as world number 14 admits he feared ‘no one’ would attend his match at Arthur Ashe
- Tommy Paul advanced to the eighth finals with his victory on Friday afternoon
- And the American humorously signed a roll of toilet paper after the game
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Tommy Paul advanced to the fourth round of the US Open on Friday and received an unusual autograph request after the match.
After signing a fan’s forehand, Paul signed a roll of toilet paper held by another supporter.
He smiled as he complied with the odd request, with the fan elated at the moment.
Paul was unsurprisingly in good spirits after his 6-1, 6-0, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, admitting after the game he was concerned about the attendance at Arthur Ashe Stadium .
“I was actually pretty nervous that no one would show up and they’d never put me on Ashe again,” he laughed. “I’m glad you came to see me, thanks.”
Tommy Paul was happy to sign a roll of toilet paper for a fan after his victory on Friday
Paul also recognized a young fan who cheered him on during a previous game.
“Last night I was two sets down on zero. He was the only one who said, “I’ll be here all night.” He really got me through that game.’
“Is he coming back?” Paul was asked.
‘Absolute. I don’t play a game here without him’
Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton meet on Sunday in the eighth finals of the US Open
Paul’s compatriot Ben Shelton also advanced to the fourth round with a victory over Russian Aslan Karatsev.
And the 20-year-old celebrated the four-set win in style as he mimed a phone call in the stands.
Paul and Shelton face each other in the round of 16 on Sunday.
Frances Tiafoe also reached the fourth round with a win over Adrian Mannarino.