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‘I’m Not Treating It Any Differently’- American Tennis Star Tommy Paul Opens Up About the Enticing Paris Olympics Dream

Published 03/19/2024, 9:55 AM EDT

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To represent one’s nation is an honor and a great experience. But when the stage is as big as the Olympics, well, that becomes a ‘lifetime experience’ that every athlete wants to witness at least once in their career. American tennis star Tommy Paul took part in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics but got defeated in his first-round match against Aslan Karatsev. Now Paris will be a chance at redemption.

Tommy Paul is confident that he’ll be playing in the Summer Olympics this year, much like he’s confident about his game. No matter what the stage is, Paul is a believer in giving 100% whenever on the court.

Tommy Paul believes consistency is the key to success in the racket sport

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During a conversation with ‘Haute Living’, Tommy Paul reflected on his road to the Olympics, “In a lot of other sports, you train and peak at the Olympics, and train harder to get there. Our season is constant throughout the year, so there isn’t a dedicated ramp-up; you always have to be consistent in your game.” He believes tennis is an interesting sport in that respect.

As far as the Olympics are concerned, Paul went on to assure, ” I’m not treating it differently than any other tournaments. I want to do as well as I can, but every tournament I play, I want to win just as badly.” However, last time it wasn’t a great experience for the 26-year-old as he elaborated on the strange things they had to go through because of the COVID-19 protocols. He now looks forward to playing more freely this time around in Paris.

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He added, “I’m super excited to play, and hopefully take home a medal for our country. That’s always been the dream.” How has been Tommy Paul’s journey so far and what are his goals for this season?

Paul says his goal this year is “To win titles” 

Tommy Paul looks forward to reaching further heights than the previous seasons. During an interview at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, he said, “My goal coming into this year was to win titles. I made two finals last year. Never won the tournament. So this year my main goal is to win tournaments.” He had already won a title at the Dallas Open, reached the finals at the Delray Beach Open, and gave a tough fight at the Indian Wells by reaching SF for the very first time in his career.

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Is Tommy Paul on a mission mode? “I got one title, and I want more,” this is what he said a few days ago. What are your thoughts on Tommy Paul’s journey so far? Can he do wonders for his nation at the Paris Olympics this year? 

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Sayantan Roy is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports, who crafts tennis tales that not only capture the game's essence but also reflect his creative genius. As a believer in unbiased journalism, Sayantan, a fan of both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, loves to fuse the world of such tennis rivals and present balanced copies as fan reaction pieces. Engaged in sports since college, he brings that passion to life.
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Arunima Bhanot