Paul reappears on the scene: "I'm more excited than ever to be back playing"

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Nobody knew where Tommy Paul was or what was happening to him. After falling in the third round of the US Open in a five-set match against Alexander Bublik (6-7(5), 7-6(4), 3-6, 7-6(5), 1-6), the American did not reappear, nor did he officially announce any type of injury.

As weeks passed, he withdrew from upcoming tournaments, and no one understood what was happening to Tommy Paul, who, despite his absence in the last quarter of the year, closed the season ranked at 20 in the ATP rankings.

His 2025 season was promising, reaching number eight in the world rankings just after Roland Garros, where he made it to the quarterfinals, while two weeks earlier, he reached the semifinals at the Masters 1000 in Rome. He also achieved quarterfinals at the Australian Open. However, he hinted at his physical problems throughout the season, mentioning abdominal discomfort.

Now fully recovered, the American played an exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios, where he emerged victorious, and is already looking forward to the Australian Open. He doesn't just have his sights set on the first major of the year; he is eager for that moment to arrive, as he confirmed in an interview for Tennis.com

Tommy Paul states that he is starting his second phase as a tennis player

"I like to think that I am currently at a midpoint in my career. That's why I saw it as an opportunity to rest a little more and prepare for the second half of my career. I am more excited than ever to return to play."

"Obviously, it's a bit frustrating when you feel you are playing very well, reaching two Grand Slam quarterfinals, and then you feel you can't give your best on the court. But that just makes you work much harder during months like these. These months are crucial for regaining health and being able to play next year in top form. It has been very motivating."

He managed to rest during a typically exhausting calendar

"Tennis players always complain that the season is too long and that the circuit should end after the Open, and that's more or less what I did. But, truth be told, it's not so bad!"

"Most other sports do a great job in giving their athletes time to build muscle and prepare for a grueling season. These recent weeks, these past few months, have been very good for that. I feel like I have been able to establish a good routine and I want to be able to go to Australia and feel good throughout the year."

Eager to return to the field and feel the competition's adrenaline

"For me, it's not so much about traveling as it is about competing. I miss competing. I envy all the people who compete more than anything else. You can play matches in training and say that you are giving it your all, but nothing motivates you as much as playing a real match. You push your limits much more and demand more of yourself."

"After a match, your body hurts much more than after a practice session. I am excited about those moments, when you reach a ball in a match that you probably wouldn't reach in practice. You play a bit harder than you would in training. Simply put, I am thrilled to compete. In everything I do, I love to compete, and that is the only reason I started playing this sport," stated a Tommy Paul who is more than ready to return to the ATP circuit in 2026
 

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