Have a look at Tommy Paul, the next opponent for Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open 2023 semifinal, his age, family, career, ATP Ranking, net worth and more
On Wednesday at the Australian Open, Tommy Paul defeated Ben Shelton 7-6(6), 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 to advance to his first Grand Slam semi-final and become the first American to do it at Melbourne Park since Andy Roddick in 2009.
The 25-year-old moved ahead 4-2 in the following set when Shelton’s powerful serve finally broke. Paul won the tense first set in a tiebreak with a furious forehand that forced his opponent to smash a reply into the net.
Paul closed out the second set with his fourth ace of the match, but the inexperienced Shelton gave away the next set despite being up a break at 4-3. Shelton appeared to run out of ideas and pelt Rod Laver Arena with errors.
Paul quickly bounced back from his drop in performance, putting 20-year-old Shelton’s serve under pressure early in the next game.
Tommy Paul, age, height, family, girlfriend, coach, ATP Ranking, net worth in 2023
Tommy Paul, one of the young Americans attempting to make it on the ATP Tour. He will face nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinals who came over Andrey Rublev.
Who is Tommy Paul?
Thomas John Robert “Tommy” Paul, simply known as Tommy Paul is an American professional tennis player, who was born on May 17, 1997, and is currently 25 years old with his height at 1.85m.
He claimed his first ATP crown at the Stockholm Open in 2021.
Paul turned pro in 2015. Paul, an unusually clay-favoured American, has won the Junior French Open and his first four ITF Futures singles titles on the surface.
He got defeated by Andreas Seppi in the opening round, meanwhile making his maiden major qualifying appearance at the 2015 US Open.
Tommy Paul ATP Ranking
On September 26, 2022, Tommy Paul attained a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 28, and on September 12, 2022, a career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 97.
He is currently ranked 35 as of January 2023.
Tommy Paul’s playing style
Paul’s strong attacking forehand, sure footwork along the baseline and agility getting towards the net have helped him succeed on clay courts.
Tommy Paul coach
Tommy coach is managed by Brad Stine, a tennis coach from Fresno, California, was born in 1958. He also coached Jim Courier, a former ATP No. 1 player.
Tommy Paul parents and girlfriend
His parents are Kevin and Jil MacMillan, according to many articles. On the other hand, not much is known about them.
Paige Lorenze, an Instagram influencer and model, is his current girlfriend. She has been spotted at the Australian Open 2023 stands.
Tommy Paul prize money
Paul has amassed prize money totalling $3,721,250 throughout his career in both singles and doubles, according to the ATP Tour.
After discontinuing his contract with Nike, he entered into partnerships with various companies, including New Balance for apparel and footwear. Additionally, he utilises Wilson rackets.
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