ATP Delray Beach: Ze Lin Huang Fails to Convert Match Point, Paul Upsets Fritz

On February 20 local time, the 2026 ATP 250 Delray Beach men's singles semifinal lineup was finalized. The day's key contest saw two-time event winner and top seed Fritz face off against fifth seed Paul, who ultimately prevailed in straight sets 6-4, 6-3, securing a spot in the final four.

Paul

Hong Kong qualifier Ze Lin Huang, despite saving a match point in the second set, was defeated 5-7, 7-6(7), 2-6 by the third seed Kobori, ending his run. The remaining semifinal spots were claimed by local players: Coda came from behind to beat second seed Ruud 4-6, 6-2, 6-2; fourth seed Learner Chen narrowly edged Tiafoe 7-6(5), 3-6, 7-5 in another all-American clash.

ATP Delray Beach Men's Singles Semifinal Matchups

[5] Paul vs Learner Chen [4]

[3] Kobori vs Coda

(Text and editing by: Dato; Photos: Visual China)