Tommy Paul is a professional tennis player. He has a career-high singles ranking of World Number 12, which he reached in October 2023. He also has a doubles career-high ranking of 97, reached in September of the same year.
Player Profile and Playing Style
Thomas John Robert Paul was born Thomas Paul on May 17, 1997, in Voorhees Township, New Jersey in the United States of America. He stands 185 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 82 kg. A right-handed tennis player, Paul has a two-handed backhand.
| Height / weight | 1.85 m / 82 kg |
| Born | 17 May 1997 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
He turned pro in 2015 and is coached by Brad Stine. Since turning pro, he has earned a little over US$6 million in prize money.
He is known for his solid footwork and speed. His strong attacking style is also a signature.
Career
Tommy Paul was ranked highly as a junior’s player. In December 2015, he was ranked No.3 in the world for juniors. He also won the 2015 French Open boy’s event. He also reached the doubles final that year alongside William Blumberg.
He debuted as a professional tennis player in 2015. He qualified for the main draw at that year’s US Open. He made it to the first round before losing to Andreas Seppi.
He broke into the Top 200 in March 2016. Through 2017, he kept competing in ATP Challenger events. In 2019, he broke into the Top 100 after he won the Oracle Challenger Series – New Haven title.
In 2020, he made it to his first Grand Slam 3rd round. This was at the Australian Open. In the same year, he made it to the quarter-finals of the doubles event of the French Open while paired with Nicholas Monroe.
2021 was a great year for Paul. He entered the Top 50 of the world rankings in June. He also played for the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics. At the BNP Paribas Open, Paul had the biggest win of his career when he defeated Andrey Rublev.
His first ATP final came in 2021 at the Stockholm Open when he beat Andy Murray in the quarter-finals before eventually losing to Denis Shapovalov in the finals.
In 2022, he made it to the quarterfinals of the Canadian Open and the Paris Masters. In 2023, he made it to his first Grand Slam semifinals – at the Aussie Open. That year, he was also in the semis of the Canadian Open.
Career Record
Singles
Career Titles: 1
- Highest Singles Ranking: 12 (October 2, 2023)
- Current Singles Ranking: 12 (October 2, 2023)
Best Grand Slam Singles Performances
- Australian Open - SF (2023)
- French Open - 2R (2020, 2021, 2023)
- Wimbledon - 4R (2022)
- US Open - 4R (2023)
Other Tournaments
- Olympic Games - 1R (2021)
Doubles
- Highest Doubles Ranking: 97 (September 12, 2023)
- Current Doubles Ranking: 337 (October 2, 2023)
Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances
- Australian Open - 2R (2021)
- French Open - QF (2020)
- Wimbledon - 2R (2022)
- US Open - 2R (2016)
Team Competitions
- Davis Cup - QF (2022)
People Ask
How much has Tommy Paul won in prize money?
US$6 Million. Since he turned pro, Paul has won around US$6 million in prize money.
What is Tommy Paul’s nationality?
American. Paul was born in New Jersey and he represents the United States of America in international events. He currently resides in Boca Raton, Florida.
Who coaches Tommy Paul?
Brad Stine. He is coached by Brad Stine. Stine also used to coach Jim Courier.
