Defending champion Tommy Paul and world-renowned player Casper Ruud are set to compete in the ATP 500 tournament in Dallas next year, 2025. Paul, who claimed the title in 2024, will return to defend his crown, aiming to solidify his standing on the hard courts.

Casper Ruud, known for his consistent top-tier performances and Grand Slam finals appearances, adds extra star power to the event, promising thrilling matches for fans.

The ATP 500 in Dallas has quickly gained prestige and recognition within the tennis circuit. With both Paul and Ruud in the mix, spectators can expect high-quality tennis as these two top-tier players compete for one of the most coveted titles on the ATP calendar.

The event is sure to attract worldwide attention, showcasing the talents of both established champions and rising stars.

Tommy Paul in 2024

Tommy Paul

45 - 19win/loss

Hard
17-11
I Hard
8-2
Clay
10-4
Grass
10-2
27 year old
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2024 Highlights

Ranked no.13, the American played his last match on the 2nd of September when he was overcome by world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(3) 7-6(5) 6-1 in the 4th round of the U.S. Open (draw).

During this season Paul has a 38-15 match record. The American clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Dallas and London. The American reached the final in Delray Beach.

U.S. Open
Paul's Record

Casper Ruud in 2024

Casper Ruud

51 - 25win/loss

Hard
21-9
I Hard
5-8
Clay
24-7
Grass
1-1
25 year old
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2024 Highlights

Ranked no.9, Casper played his last match on the 1st of September when he lost to world no.7 Taylor Fritz 3-6 6-4 6-3 6-2

in the 4th round of the U.S. Open (draw).

Currently, during this season Ruud has managed to achieve an overall 47-15 match record. The Norwegian conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Barcelona and Geneva. Casper got to the final in Los Cabos, Acapulco and Monte-Carlo.

Casper Ruud will face the world no.98 Thiago Seyboth Wild in the final. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Seyboth Wild.

Ruud clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Barcelona and Geneva. Casper was the finalist in Los Cabos (Mifel Tennis Open), in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel) and in Monte-Carlo (Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters).

Casper won 12 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts and 11 on clay courts. (See the list of his titles)

Ruud is scheduled to compete next in Tokyo (Japan Open Tennis Championships). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 25th of September.

U.S. Open
Ruud's Record

Tommy Paul and Casper Ruud played each other 6 times. Their actual head to head record is 4-2 for Ruud. The last time they fought against each other, Tommy Paul won 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the quarter in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) on the 14th of March 2024.

Here are the highlights.

Tommy Paul and Casper Ruud

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