Tommy Paul pulled off his biggest victory on the ATP Tour to date, beating Carlos Alcaraz in the second round of the 2022 Canadian Open. The American looked on course for an early exit from the tournament after going a set and a break down but pulled himself up by the bootstraps, saving a match point in the second to win in three sets.From 1-4 down in the second set, Paul roared back to take the set in a tiebreaker that stretched to 16 points and proceeded to wrap up the contest with a break of serve in the decider to win 6-7(4), 7-6(7), 6-3 win.The Tennis Podcast@TennisPodcastBrilliant win and performance from Tommy Paul. 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 over Carlos Alcaraz. Stinging loss for Alcaraz, who had match point in the 2nd set tie-break. Question - has Jannik Sinner given the rest a decent blueprint against Alcaraz? Paul seemed to copy it.25511Brilliant win and performance from Tommy Paul. 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 over Carlos Alcaraz. Stinging loss for Alcaraz, who had match point in the 2nd set tie-break. Question - has Jannik Sinner given the rest a decent blueprint against Alcaraz? Paul seemed to copy it.The victory marked the World No. 34's third top-10 victory this year, having already beaten Matteo Berrettini and Alexander Zverev. The 25-year-old's display against the second seed received a lot of praise from tennis fans on social media, a sentiment shared by his colleagues as well.Fellow Americans Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys and Jennifer Brady all took to Instagram to react to the post he shared after his Montreal heroics against Alcaraz. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostGauff and Keys commented with fire emojis to hail Paul, while Brady opted for a clapping emoji. Fritz, meanwhile, had a series of emojis that included the Mexican flag -- perhaps a reference to the fact that some of the American's best victories (defeating Zverev in the 2020 edition and Berrettini in the 2022 edition) have come at the Mexican Open in the past.Mario Boccardi@marioboc17Tommy Paul earns his 5th win over a top ten 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 vs Carlos Alcaraz after a marathon lasted 3h19He's in the Montreal Masters 3rd round waiting for Cilic/KhachanovBeautiful hug at the net 🥰172Tommy Paul earns his 5th win over a top ten ✨6-7, 7-6, 6-3 vs Carlos Alcaraz after a marathon lasted 3h19He's in the Montreal Masters 3rd round waiting for Cilic/KhachanovBeautiful hug at the net 🥰 https://t.co/Sk7lquPtf0Tennis channel commentator Prakash Amritraj also shared his appreciation for the 25-year-old, replying "Expendables 4 star" under his post, while Cameron Norrie added emojis of a dog and a puppy to showcase his approval.Tommy Paul takes on Marin Cilic in the third round of the Canadian OpenTommy Paul takes on Marin Cilic in the third round of the Canadian OpenFollowing his victory over Carlos Alcaraz, Tommy Paul will square off against Marin Cilic in the third round of the 2022 Canadian Open. The Croat defeated Karen Khachanov in straight sets in the second round in Montreal to set up a meeting with the American.Cilic has won all two meetings against Paul on the ATP tour previously, including at the Adelaide International earlier this year. A victory against the 13th seed on Thursday would pit the World No. 34 against either Dan Evans or compatriot Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals.Tennis TV@TennisTVWhat a finish!!Down a set and 4-1, @TommyPaul1 saves a match point and then needs five match points of his own to close out No.2 seed Alcaraz at #OBN22!76665What a finish!!Down a set and 4-1, @TommyPaul1 saves a match point and then needs five match points of his own to close out No.2 seed Alcaraz at #OBN22! https://t.co/0JauXE6LTYSeventh seed Jannik Sinner is the heavy favorite to reach the semifinals in the third quarter, while Nick Kyrgios is now in prime position to reach the final from the top half of the draw.