Tommy Paul (tennis)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Tommy Paul (tennis). Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Tommy Paul is an American professional tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 9 in January 2025. He has secured four ATP Tour titles and achieved a Grand Slam semifinal appearance at the 2023 Australian Open. In doubles, his highest ranking is No. 97. Representing the United States, he 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

December 9, 2015: ITF Junior Ranking

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, winning the French Open boys' singles title against Taylor Fritz and reaching the doubles final with William Blumberg. He also reached the final at the US Open boys' singles, losing to Taylor Fritz.

March 2016: Cracked Top 200

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

2020: Tokyo Olympics

In 2020, Tommy Paul represented the United States at the Tokyo Olympics, losing in the first round to Aslan Karatsev.

June 14, 2021: Entered Top 50

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

April 4, 2022: Reached Top 35

On April 4, 2022, as a result of his performance at the Miami Open, Tommy Paul reached the top 35 at world No. 34.

August 2022: Canadian Open Quarterfinals and Career-High Ranking

In August 2022, Tommy Paul reached the quarterfinals of the Canadian Open and achieved a new career-high ranking of world No. 31 on August 15, 2022.

September 2022: Career-High ATP Doubles Ranking

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

January 2023: Australian Open Semifinal & Top 20 Ranking

In January 2023, Tommy Paul reached his first Grand Slam semifinal at the Australian Open, ultimately losing to Novak Djokovic. On January 30, 2023, he reached the top 20 at world No. 19.

October 2, 2023: Reached World No. 12

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: Equalled career-high ranking

On June 24, 2024, Tommy Paul equalled his career-high ranking of world No. 12, also becoming the American No. 1 ahead of Fritz.

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.

2024: Dallas Open and Delray Beach Open Finals

In 2024, Tommy Paul won his second title at the Dallas Open and reached back-to-back finals at the Delray Beach Open.

January 2025: Career-High ATP Singles Ranking

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

January 2025: Broke into Top 10

In January 2025, Tommy Paul reached his third major quarterfinal at the Australian Open. Following this, on January 27, 2025, Paul broke into the Top 10 for the first time in his career, reaching No. 9 in the world.