Francis Tiafoe is out of the Delray Beach ATP Tour semifinals after losing in straight sets to Tommy Paul, 6-2, 6-2.

Frances TiafoePhoto: Dubreuil Corinne/ABACA/Abaca Press/Profimedia

Francis Tiafoe defeated Tommy Paul in the ATP semifinals in Delray Beach

Tommy Paul (14 ATP) is the first finalist of the ATP tournament in Delray Beach.

The American defeated compatriot Francis Tiafoe (15 ATP) in two sets, in a match that lasted only 62 minutes.

In the final act of the competition, he will meet the winner of the duel between Taylor Fritz (9 ATP) and Marcos Giron (52 ATP).

The Delray Beach Open is an ATP 250 tournament that will be held from February 12 to 18. The game is played on a hard surface and the total prize pool is $661,585. The titular champion is Taylor Fritz.