tommy paul

Biography

Overview
Paul reached new heights in 2025, climbing to a career-high No.8 in the PIF ATP Rankings in June. He made a successful Laver Cup debut at Vancouver 2023 after joining Team World as alternate in London the previous year when they captured their first title. 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 28-year-old is coached by Brad Stine and in July announced his engagement to influencer Paige Lorenze.

Career
Paul’s highest No.8 ranking came after reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open and Roland Garros, becoming the first American man since Andre Agassi in 2003 to achieve these heights in the same season. Hampered by foot and hip injuries at Wimbledon, he has nevertheless added to a solid portfolio, with semifinal finishes at four tournaments in 2025 including the ATP Masters 1000 at Rome. He owns four titles, highlighted by the Queen’s Club title on grass in 2024, and was a quarterfinalist 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.

2025 Highlights
Semifinals: Adelaide, Dallas, Houston, Rome
Quarterfinals: Australian Open, Roland Garros
R16: Indian Wells, Madrid
3R: Miami, Cincinnati