Tommy Paul ousts Marcos Giron to win Oracle Challenger in New Haven

American Tommy Paul, the sixth seed, won his second Challenger Tour (and third overall) title with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over American Marcos Giron in New Haven, Conn. Paul, who was ranked 114th last week in the world, will move into the Top 100 rankings for the first time with the win when the rankings come out Monday. 

It’s East Coast vs. West Coast as Tommy Paul and Marcos Giron go for gold in the tournament finale 🥇#RoadtoIndianWells pic.twitter.com/uruOuakGE6

— Oracle Challenger Series (@OracleChallngrs) September 8, 2019

Paul and Giron practice together a lot and had played twice before Sunday, with Giron winning both times. “He’s really well-rounded, good forehand, good serve,” Giron said. “There’s no real weaknesses in his game.”

Cold as ice cream but still as sweet?

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That Yale University air had me playing a bit smarter this week! Always tough losing, but overall an awesome tournament making the finals here in New Haven. Congrats @tommypaull on the title and cracking top 100. #TeamTW #kswiss #prostringer #marenmorris #oracle

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