NY Times · Jun 6, 2015
Paul Wins All-American Junior Final in Paris
PARIS — Who said Americans can't play on clay? Not Tommy Paul, for sure.
The 18-year-old Paul won the first all-American boys' final at the French Open with a 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2 defeat of second-seeded Taylor Fritz on Saturday.
Paul, who learned his trade on the slow surface, became the sixth American boy to win the junior title in Paris. Among them was John McEnroe in 1977.
"Everyone says that U.S. tennis is bad on clay," said Paul, who was playing his first junior tournament of the year at Roland Garros. "I would have to disagree."
There was a third American player in the semifinals of the boys' tournament this year, Michael Mmoh, who lost in straight sets to Paul.