What is Tommy Paul Ranked in Tennis?
Tommy Paul is an American professional tennis player. He is currently ranked No. 71 in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) singles rankings as of April 2021. Paul has won two ATP singles titles, one ATP Challenger Tour title, and one ATP Tour doubles title.
Paul was born in New York City on August 10, 1997, and began playing tennis at a young age. He was a junior world No. 1 in singles and doubles and won the boys’ singles title at the 2015 French Open. He has also won four other junior Grand Slam titles, including the boys’ doubles titles at the 2014 U.S. Open and 2016 Australian Open.
Early Career
Paul turned pro in 2014 and won his first pro title in singles at the 2016 Savannah Challenger. He made his Grand Slam debut at the 2016 US Open, where he reached the second round. He also made it to the second round of the 2017 Australian Open and the third round of the 2017 French Open.
In 2018, Paul won his first ATP Tour title in singles at the Delray Beach Open, beating three top 100 players along the way. He also made it to the third round of the 2018 Wimbledon Championships and the fourth round of the 2018 US Open.
ATP Rankings
In 2019, Paul achieved a career-high ranking of No. 53 in the world. He also made it to the third round of the 2019 French Open, the fourth round of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships, and the third round of the 2019 US Open.
Paul struggled with injuries in 2020, but he was able to reach a career-high doubles ranking of No. 71. He also won his second ATP Tour title in singles at the 2020 Open de Nice Cote d’Azur, beating three top-50 players along the way.
ATP Tour Titles
Paul has won two ATP Tour singles titles, both of which came in the 2020 season. His first title came at the Delray Beach Open in 2018, while his second title came at the 2020 Open de Nice Cote d’Azur. He also has one ATP Tour doubles title, which he won at the 2020 European Open.
Challenger Tour Titles
Paul has also won one ATP Challenger Tour title in singles at the 2016 Savannah Challenger. He also made it to the semifinals of the 2018 Båstad Challenger and the quarterfinals of the 2019 Prostejov Challenger.
ITF Titles
Paul has also won four ITF Futures titles in singles and one in doubles. He won his first ITF Futures title in singles at the 2014 USA F1, and his most recent ITF Futures title in singles was at the 2019 USA F20. He also won his only ITF Futures title in doubles at the 2015 USA F5.
Junior Grand Slam Titles
Paul has won four junior Grand Slam titles in singles and doubles. He won the boys’ singles title at the 2015 French Open and was a junior world No. 1 in both singles and doubles. He also won the boys’ doubles titles at the 2014 U.S. Open and 2016 Australian Open.
Davis Cup
Paul has also represented the United States in the Davis Cup. He made his Davis Cup debut in 2017 and has since helped the United States to the semifinals in 2018 and the quarterfinals in 2019.
Futures of Tommy Paul
Paul has the potential to become a top-50 player in the world. He has all the tools to succeed on the ATP Tour, including an aggressive playing style, a powerful serve, and good movement around the court.
He is currently working with his coach, Brian de Villiers, to improve his mental game and his ability to close out matches. With continued hard work and dedication, Paul has the potential to reach the top of the ATP rankings.
Conclusion
Tommy Paul is an American professional tennis player currently ranked No. 71 in the ATP singles rankings. He has won two ATP Tour singles titles, one ATP Challenger Tour title, and one ATP Tour doubles title. He has also won four junior Grand Slam titles and represented the United States in the Davis Cup. With continued hard work and dedication, Paul has the potential to reach the top of the ATP rankings.
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