Tommy Paul is an American professional player who was born on May 17, 1997. He reached his career-high ranking of No. 12 on October 2023, which is current ranking. He has won three ATP singles title to date, the 2021 Stockholm Open, where he defeated the defending champion Denis Shapovalov in the final. He recently won the 2024 Queen's Club Championships, defeating Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets.
Taylor Fritz is also an American tennis player who was No. 1 as a junior and has won eight ATP titles till date, including the prestigious 2022 Indian Wells. Fritz won two titles in 2023, the Delray Beach Open and the Atlanta Open. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 5 in February 2023. In 2024, he won the Eastbourne International grass court tournament ahead of Wimbledon.
Are Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul Friends?
Yes, Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz are very close friends. They first met in 2015 in Florida. Currently, they both are in the top 20 in the ATP rankings.
How Did Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz Become Friends?
At the age of 13, Tommy Paul said goodbye to his home and started a new journey in the ITF juniors circuit. He went to Florida, where he lived with Taylor Fritz and Reilly Opelka, who are both American tennis players.
The friendship between Fritz, Opelka, and Paul is especially unique. During their teenage years, the three trained together at the USTA base in Florida. This training not only helped them improve their game but also allowed them to build a strong bond that they still share. Fritz, who came from San Diego, quickly became friends with Opelka and Paul, who had known each other for a while.
Taylor Fritz explained, "We met for the first time when I was 15, and we lived together in Boca. Living together really brought us closer because there wasn't much to do after tennis. We spent a lot of time together and became really good friends." Beyond tennis, they enjoyed various activities like going to the beach and playing basketball.
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FAQs
A. According to the ATP website, Taylor Fritz has won over $16 million in prize money, as of June 2024.
A. Yes, Taylor Fritz has a son with his ex-wife, Raquel Pedraza.
A. Tommy Paul is 27 years old as of June 2024.
A. Yes, Tommy Paul won his three ATP titles in his career as of June 2024.
A. Tommy Paul is currently coached by Brad Stine.
