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Tennis: Australian Open Jan 21, 2025 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alexander Zverev of Germany gestures during his match against Tommy Paul of United States of America in the quarterfinals of the men s singles at the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Melbourne Melbourne Park Victoria Australia, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMikexFreyx 20250121_jla_zg6_017

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Tennis: Australian Open Jan 21, 2025 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alexander Zverev of Germany gestures during his match against Tommy Paul of United States of America in the quarterfinals of the men s singles at the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Melbourne Melbourne Park Victoria Australia, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMikexFreyx 20250121_jla_zg6_017
Alright, let’s settle this once and for all. You’ve watched Tommy Paul survive an absolute war at the second round of US Open, a five-set thriller that ended with Paul triumphant. And now you’re probably wondering who this guy is when he isn’t throwing down insane forehands and diving for volleys? Well, pull up a seat. We’re diving deep into the background of one of America’s tennis favorites.
Where is Tommy Paul from? What’s his nationality?
Tommy Paul is born-and-raised American. He was born in Voorhees Township, New Jersey. But he didn’t just stay put. His childhood was split, early years running around in Greenville, North Carolina, before he made the move to Boca Raton, Florida around age 14. And that’s where the magic started. Florida is basically the thunderdome for young tennis hopefuls. You either level up or you get eaten alive. Clearly, Tommy thrived.
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Tennis – ATP 500 – China Open – National Tennis Center, Beijing, China – September 29, 2023. Tommy Paul of the U.S. in action during his first round match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia. REUTERS/Florence Lo
But don’t for one second think he forgot where he came from. His family settled back in South Jersey on a farm. When he’s not globetrotting or crushing it in Grand Slams, you might catch him feeding the animals. “My mom and stepdad live on a farm in south Jersey, where they have roughly 100 chickens, six sheep, two dogs, a horse, and a cat,” he once told ATP Tour.
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What is Tommy Paul’s ethnicity and religion?
Tommy Paul’s parents are Kevin Paul and Jill MacMillan, both US citizens. As for ethnicity and religion, no information has been made public regarding the same.
Which high school did Tommy Paul attend?
Alright, time for a dose of reality. Yeah, Tommy Paul is technically a graduate of J.H. Rose High School in Greenville, North Carolina. But his high school experience? Far from typical.
In his own words, he did a lot of school online. Because while most kids were stressing about algebra tests and homecoming, he was grinding on the court at a tennis academy. He turned pro right after graduation in 2015 and skipped the college route.
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So there you have it. Tommy Paul,Jersey-born, farm-loving, all-American tennis beast with a non-traditional education and a work ethic that just doesn’t quit. He plays it cool with the personal details, and we’re totally here for it. One thing’s obvious, whether he’s herding sheep or surviving five-set marathons, this guy’s authenticity is what makes him so likable.
And hey! While we’re all wrapped up in Paul’s story, let’s not forget there’s another showman making waves. Alexander Bublik, the king of the trick shot, is gearing up for his third-round showdown on August 30 against Paul. If it’s anything like Paul’s late-night epic, we are in for some must-watch tennis. Buckle up, folks. The US Open is serving chaos, and we’ve got front-row seats.
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