What happened: Paul won 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(4), 6-1, 6-3 after falling behind two sets to one. The No. 20 seed closed the match by taking 12 of the final 16 games.
Why it matters: It is Paul's third appearance in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows since 2023. One more win would give him his first US Open quarterfinal.
By the numbers: Paul won 27 of the match's 48 games while eliminating the No. 15 seed.
What to watch: Paul will face the winner of Carlos Alcaraz and Yibing Wu.