The former Roland Garros junior champion is now through to the first ATP clay-court final of his career.

"Them wanting to come is awesome," said Tiafoe of the four Houston Rockets in attendance. "They've got a different respect for [tennis] once they come live."

Both Americans trailed at times on Wednesday night, but never panicked—and advanced at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship.

Watch a replay on the Tennis Channel app, and dig into Thursday's streaming schedule from the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship.

Watch a replay on the Tennis Channel app, and dig into Wednesday's streaming schedule from the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship.

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“You’ve got to have amnesia,” said Frances Tiafoe, Paul’s practice partner. “Any week can kind of turn the page to then do something great.”

Watch a replay on the Tennis Channel app, and dig into Tuesday's streaming schedule from the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship.

And with a giant Vietnamese-American community cheering him on in Houston, the 20-year-old will have plenty of support.

Shelton, Tiafoe, Paul and Tien give this field an undeniably American—and top-shelf—feel.

A qualifying wild card, Brooksby will return to the Top 175 after the 6-4, 6-2 win.