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Tommy Paul

Tommy Paul is an American professional tennis player.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Tommy Paul is an American professional tennis player with five ATP Tour singles titles. He reached the Australian Open semifinals in 2023 and won an Olympic bronze medal in doubles.

What it is

Tommy Paul was born on May 17, 1997, in Voorhees, New Jersey, and grew up in North Carolina. He turned professional in 2015 after winning the French Open boys' singles title. He is a right-handed player standing 1.85 m tall.

Key details

Paul's breakthrough came at the 2023 Australian Open, where he reached the semifinals. He has won five ATP Tour singles titles and achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 8 in June 2025. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, he won a bronze medal in men's doubles with Taylor Fritz.

Why it matters

As a top-10 player, Paul regularly competes at Canadian events like the National Bank Open, making him a familiar figure for Canadian tennis fans. His rise adds depth to American men's tennis and provides exciting matchups against Canadian players such as Denis Shapovalov.

In short

  • American tennis player with five ATP Tour singles titles
  • Reached Australian Open semifinals in 2023
  • Won Olympic bronze in men's doubles at Paris 2024
  • Career-high singles ranking of No. 8
Canadian angle

Tommy Paul has no direct Canada-specific background, but he is a frequent competitor on the ATP Tour, which includes Canadian events such as the National Bank Open.

Quick questions

Who is Tommy Paul?
Tommy Paul is an American professional tennis player known for five ATP Tour singles titles, a 2023 Australian Open semifinal appearance, and a 2024 Olympic bronze medal in doubles.
When was Tommy Paul born?
He was born on May 17, 1997.
What is Tommy Paul’s highest ranking?
His career-high ATP singles ranking is No. 8, reached on June 9, 2025.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Paul_(tennis)
    Supports: Career achievements including five ATP Tour singles titles, Australian Open 2023 semifinal, and 2024 Olympic bronze medal.
  2. US Open — https://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/tommy-paul/atppl56.html
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, height, weight, nationality, and player profile details.
  3. Team USA — https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/tommy-paul
    Supports: Olympic participation, bronze medal, upbringing, and early tennis background.
  4. Roland Garros — https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/33541-t.paul
    Supports: Birthplace, height, turn-pro year, ranking, and career profile.
  5. BNP Paribas Open — https://www.bnpparibasopen.com/players/detail/tommy-paul
    Supports: Career-high singles ranking, Australian Open 2023 semifinal note, Olympic bronze medal, and recent ranking information.
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Paul_career_statistics
    Supports: Career statistics including singles titles and ATP-recorded results through the 2026 French Open.