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Tommy Paul

20th-seeded American tennis player who faced Carlos Alcaraz for a US Open quarter-final spot.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … The 39th-ranked Belgian beat the second-seeded Spanish star 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) in the third round to land the tournament's biggest upset yet, and will play either Tommy Paul or Valentin Vacherot next. …

    Bergs ousts Alcaraz in Shanghai Masters third round
  3. Citizen Digital

    Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return By AFP October 08, 2026 05:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after a point against USA's Tommy Paul during their men' …

    Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return
  4. September 2026
  5. The Standard

    … ners of the competition, face a serious test in their bid to end a 19-year wait for a 33rd title when they take on a strong Czech Republic side in Prague tomorrow and Saturday.There will be even more pressure on Shelton to deliver after world number 10 Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul …

    Zverev, Shelton back on court for Davis Cup qualifiers
  6. Citizen Digital

    Alcaraz excited to face 'dangerous' Paul for US Open quarter-final berth By AFP September 06, 2026 12:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after a point against USA's Tommy Paul …

    Alcaraz excited to face 'dangerous' Paul for US Open quarter-final berth
  7. Citizen Digital

    Alcaraz makes winning return at US Open, Sabalenka safely through By AFP September 01, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after a point against USA's Tommy Paul during …

    Alcaraz makes winning return at US Open, Sabalenka safely through
  8. August 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … She and Alcaraz received one of the last three wildcard entries into the main draw for mixed doubles, with other spots going to Czechs Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik and Americans Emma Navarro and Tommy Paul. …

    No singles for Serena, but she joins Alcaraz for US Open
  10. Citizen Digital

    … "I know I have a good record against her, but literally every single match is like it was today," she said. - Sweet victory - In the men's draw, Flavio Cobolli advanced to the final four with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Tommy Paul, gobbling down a handful of sweets for an unorthodo …

    Swiatek into Cincinnati semis after Rybakina injury
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    … I think every player is aware of it," said Ruud in the early hours of Saturday morning after coming from two sets down as the evening cooled to beat American Tommy Paul. …

    Pressure turns to Zverev, Ruud as French Open week two begins
  13. Citizen Digital

    … Two-time losing French Open finalist Casper Ruud squares off against Tommy Paul. …

    Djokovic meets Fonseca in French Open generation game
  14. The Standard

    … Second seed Zverev, who was heavily beaten by Jannik Sinner in the Madrid final last weekend, will face one of Tommy Paul or Italy's Luciano Darderi in the fourth round. …

    Prizmic follows up on Djokovic exploit by reaching Italian Open last 16

Yesterday

  1. Belgian Bergs defeats Alcaraz at Shanghai Masters tennis

    Belgium's Zizou Bergs, ranked 39th, defeated second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz of Spain 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Monday, handing Alcaraz a loss as the former world number one returned from injury.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Alcaraz returns to Shanghai Masters after wrist injury recovery

    Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz said he was feeling "mentally fresh" ahead of the Shanghai Masters tournament, coming off a victory at the Japan Open after recovering from a wrist injury that sidelined him from April until August. The world number three's body is still adjusting to demanding matches but he expressed confidence in his training.

    8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Zverev, Shelton return to court for Davis Cup qualifiers

    Newly crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return for Germany's Davis Cup qualifying tie against Croatia this weekend, while Ben Shelton seeks to bounce back after losing the US Open final to Zverev. Seven qualifiers will be decided this week to join hosts Italy in November's eight-team Finals.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Alcaraz faces Paul for US Open quarter-final spot

    Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will play 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul on Sunday for a place in the US Open quarter-finals. Alcaraz, returning from a four-month wrist injury, acknowledges he has yet to play his best but says he is "getting there" with his sharpness and decision-making.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Alcaraz returns from injury to win US Open first round

    Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, the defending US Open champion, defeated Russian Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in his first match back after a four-month absence with a wrist injury. Women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced safely to the second round.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz pair for US Open mixed doubles

    Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, and Carlos Alcaraz, a seven-time Slam singles winner, will compete together in US Open mixed doubles, the USTA announced. Williams, 44, is returning to the US Open for the first time since 2022 but will not compete in singles.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 21 August

  1. Swiatek advances to Cincinnati semis as Rybakina retires

    Iga Swiatek moved into the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters after Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury less than half an hour into their quarter-final clash. Rybakina's withdrawal raised concerns over the fitness of the world number two Kazakh just 10 days before the US Open.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 31 May

  1. French Open enters second week with no defending champion

    With Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic eliminated, the French Open has no previous Grand Slam singles winners remaining. Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud, three-time major-final losers, now face the opportunity to claim the men's title in the final.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 29 May

  1. Djokovic faces Fonseca in French Open third round

    Novak Djokovic will meet Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in the French Open third round on Friday, with Djokovic seeking his record 25th Grand Slam title and pursuing an opportunity created by Jannik Sinner's shock exit and Carlos Alcaraz's absence from Paris.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Prizmic reaches Italian Open last 16 after defeating Djokovic

    Croatian tennis player Dino Prizmic, 20, advanced to the last 16 of the Italian Open by defeating France's Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on Sunday, following his earlier upset of Novak Djokovic. Prizmic qualified for the main draw and aims to reach the top 30 by the end of the year.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard →

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