Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tommy Paul (tennis)

How Tommy Paul (tennis) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Tommy Paul is a highly ranked American professional tennis player, achieving a career-high singles ranking of world No. 9 in January 2025. He has secured four ATP Tour titles and reached the semifinals of the 2023 Australian Open. In doubles, he reached a ranking of No. 97 in September 2022. Paul also won a bronze medal in men's doubles at the 2024 Summer Olympics, partnering with Taylor Fritz.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2008: Multiple Americans in Rome Quarterfinals

In 2024, it was also the first time multiple American players (with Taylor Fritz) reached the quarterfinals in singles in Rome since 2008.

2009: First American Male to reach the Semifinals since Andy Roddick

In January 2023, Tommy Paul became the first American male player to reach the Australian Open Semifinals since Andy Roddick in 2009

December 9, 2015: ITF Junior Rank

On December 9, 2015, Tommy Paul reached a career-high ITF junior rank of No. 3.

2015: Junior Grand Slam Finals

In 2015, Tommy Paul reached two junior Grand Slam finals. He won the 2015 French Open boys' singles title and reached the final in doubles. He also reached the final at the 2015 US Open boys' singles.

2015: Clay Court Season

In 2015, Tommy Paul started his clay-court season at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships in Houston, losing in the second round. He also competed in other tournaments with limited success.

2015: Turned Pro and US Open Debut

In 2015, Tommy Paul turned professional. He qualified for the main draw of a major for the first time at the 2015 US Open.

March 2016: Cracked Top 200

In March 2016, Tommy Paul cracked the top 200 for the first time by qualifying for the Miami Masters.

2016: ATP Challenger Tour and ITF Circuit

In 2016, Tommy Paul mainly competed on the ATP Challenger Tour and ITF Circuit.

July 2017: Atlanta Open Quarterfinal

In July 2017, Tommy Paul reached his first ATP Tour-level quarterfinal at the Atlanta Open after defeating Chung Hyeon and Malek Jaziri. He was then defeated by Gilles Müller.

2020: San Diego Open and Indian Wells Masters

In 2020, Tommy Paul competed at the San Diego Open and Indian Wells Masters. At Indian Wells, he defeated Andrey Rublev to reach the round of 16.

2020: Tokyo Olympics

In 2020, Tommy Paul represented the United States at the Tokyo Olympics and lost in the first round.

2020: Brad Stine Coaching

Since 2020, Brad Stine has been coaching Tommy Paul.

June 14, 2021: Entered Top 50

On June 14, 2021, Tommy Paul entered the top 50 in the world rankings.

2021: 2021 Season

In 2021, Tommy Paul participated in the Delray Beach Open, Murray River Open, and Australian Open, facing various opponents and achieving mixed results.

April 4, 2022: Reached Top 35

On April 4, 2022, Tommy Paul reached the top 35 at world No. 34 in the rankings.

August 2022: New Career High Ranking

In August 2022, despite a loss in the quarterfinals of the Canadian Open, Tommy Paul reached a new career-high of world No. 31.

September 2022: Career-High ATP Doubles Ranking

In September 2022, Tommy Paul achieved a career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 97.

2022: Rolex Paris Masters

In 2022, Tommy Paul recorded the biggest win of his career defeating Rafael Nadal in the second round the 2022 Rolex Paris Masters.

2022: 2022 Season Start

Tommy Paul started his 2022 season at the Adelaide International 1 and reached the quarterfinals. He also reached the quarterfinals at the Adelaide International 2.

January 2023: Australian Open Semifinal and Top 20 Ranking

In January 2023, Tommy Paul reached his first Grand Slam semifinal at the Australian Open. As a result, he reached the top 20 at world No. 19 on January 30, 2023.

October 2, 2023: Career High Singles Ranking

On October 2, 2023, Tommy Paul reached world No. 12 in the singles rankings.

2023: Australian Open Semifinal

In 2023, Tommy Paul reached a major semifinal at the Australian Open.

June 24, 2024: American No. 1 Ranking

On June 24, 2024, Tommy Paul became the American No. 1 ahead of Fritz in the rankings, equalling his career-high of world No. 12.

2024: ATP Career Final

In 2024, Tommy Paul reached his fourth ATP career final and won his second title at the 2024 Dallas Open.

2024: Career-High Masters BNP Paribas Open

In 2024, Tommy Paul reached the semifinals at the Masters 2024 BNP Paribas Open.

2024: Italian Open Semifinals

In 2024, Tommy Paul reached the semifinals of the Italian Open, marking his first time advancing past the second round at this tournament.

2024: Summer Olympics Bronze Medal

In 2024, Tommy Paul won a bronze medal at the Summer Olympics in men's doubles, partnering with Taylor Fritz.

January 2025: Career-High ATP Singles Ranking

In January 2025, Tommy Paul achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 9.

2025: 2025 Dallas Open Title Defense

In 2025, Tommy Paul began his title defense at the Dallas Open, securing three consecutive victories against Jenson Brooksby, Ethan Quinn, and Reilly Opelka before being defeated by Denis Shapovalov in the semifinals.