tommy paul

Biography

Overview
Paul returns for his third Laver Cup campaign, having previously representing Team World as an alternate in the team’s breakthrough victory in London in 2022 before contributing to their dominant win in Vancouver in 2023. The American was also selected for San Francisco in 2025 but was forced to withdraw following injury. Since his return, he has re-established himself as one of the ATP Tour’s most consistent performers across all surfaces, winning titles in Houston this season and reaching finals in Delray Beach, Hamburg, and Queen’s Club in London. An excellent mover whose natural athleticism and aggressive forehand carried him to a first Grand Slam semifinal at Australian Open 2023, Paul has a fearless approach that translates across all surfaces.

Off Court
Paul loves the outdoors, notably surfing and dirt-bike riding. Basketball, baseball, and golf are also favorite pastimes for the American, who grew up playing on clay courts in North Carolina. To unwind, he loves to get away to his mother and stepfather’s farm in South Jersey. Paul grew up idolizing former world No.1 Andy Roddick. He lists the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL and the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA as his favorite teams. The 29-year-old is coached by Brad Stine and recently wed influencer Paige Lorenze.

Career
Paul’s highest No.8 ranking came in June 2025 after reaching the quarterfinals at the Australian Open and Roland Garros, becoming the first American man since Andre Agassi in 2003 to achieve these heights in the same season. In 2023, he made the semis in Melbourne, becoming the first American semifinalist at the AO since Andy Roddick in 2009. He owns five titles, highlighted by Queen’s Club on grass in 2024, followed by a quarterfinal finish at Wimbledon that year. An all-court player who leaves everything on the court, Paul won a bronze medal with Team World teammate Taylor Fritz at the Paris Olympics, where he also reached the quarterfinals in singles.

2026 Highlights
Won: Houston
Runner-Up: Delray Beach, Hamburg, Queen’s
Semifinals: Adelaide
Quarterfinals: Miami
R16: Australian Open
3R: Indian Wells, Rome, Roland Garros, Wimbledon