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Tommy Paul

Tommy Paul is an American professional tennis player.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tommy Paul is an American professional tennis player. He has won five ATP Tour singles titles, reached the semifinals of the 2023 Australian Open, and won a bronze medal in men’s doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics with Taylor Fritz.

Early life and junior career

Tommy Paul was born in Voorhees, New Jersey, and grew up in North Carolina after moving there as an infant. He won the boys’ singles title at the 2015 French Open before turning professional later that year.

Professional career

Paul has established himself on the ATP Tour with five singles titles and multiple deep runs at major tournaments. His breakthrough Grand Slam result came at the 2023 Australian Open, where he reached the semifinals.

Olympic career

Paul represented the United States at the Olympic Games in 2020 and 2024. At Paris 2024, he won the bronze medal in men’s doubles with Taylor Fritz.

Playing style and ranking

Paul is a right-handed player listed at 1.85 m tall. He reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 8 in June 2025.

Key facts

  • Won the 2015 French Open boys’ singles title.
  • Turned professional in 2015.
  • Reached the Australian Open semifinal in 2023.
  • Won bronze in men’s doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • Has won five ATP Tour singles titles.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked 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.
Where is Tommy Paul from?
He was born in Voorhees, New Jersey, and grew up in North Carolina.
What is Tommy Paul’s highest ranking?
His career-high ATP singles ranking is No. 8, reached on June 9, 2025.
How many ATP titles has Tommy Paul won?
He has won five ATP Tour singles titles.

References

  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.