Tommy Paul defeats Marcos Giron in all-U.S. singles final at 2024 Dallas Open

Even before the football game, Sunday was super for Tommy Paul. The American claimed his second ATP Tour title with a thrilling three-set win against compatriot Marcos Giron at the Dallas Open, securing a tour-level trophy for the first time since he won Stockholm in 2021.

In the first all-American ATP Tour final since 2022, Paul pounced on both of his break points to edge his red-hot opponent, 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-3. Giron entered the match on the heels of Top 20 wins against Frances Tiafoe and Adrian Mannarino, but he was denied his first ATP crown by an inspired performance from Paul.

“That was a pretty unbelievable match. The best final I’ve ever played," said Paul, who powered past American Ben Shelton to reach the title round.

Both finalists advanced to that stage without losing a set, and their confidence showed on Sunday. After the competitors traded heavy baseline blows and engaged in lung-busting rallies for nearly two hours, the high-quality contest came down to a decisive set.

Giron forced the third frame by winning the last three games of set two, but Paul responded with a three-game run of his own in the final set—a timely surge that proved decisive. Having saved four of six points in the opening two sets, Paul did not allow a break chance in the third on his way to victory.

The result improved Paul to 2-1 against Giron on the ATP Tour, with their head-to-head level at 3-3 if you include three other meetings at the ITF and Challenger level.