At the Adelaide International, 27-year-old Tommy Paul has advanced to the semifinals, setting the stage for a potential entry into the top 10 ATP rankings for the first time. Paul secured his spot by defeating Rinky Hijikata in a match that showcased his rising prowess.
He now prepares to meet Felix Auger-Aliassime, who also moved forward with a straight-set victory over Marcos Giron. This semifinal clash is eagerly anticipated, with Auger-Aliassime holding a slight edge from their previous encounter.
Paul in Adelaide, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked world no.12 (career-high), Tommy owns a compiled 2-0 win-loss record in 2025. The American is playing in Adelaide where he ousted Unknown Player bye, the world no.261 Manuel Guinard 6-4 3-6 6-3 and the world no.79 Rinky Hijikata 6-3 6-4.
Tommy Paul will square off with the world no.29 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semifinal. Their head to head is 1-0 for Auger-Aliassime.
The American won 4 titles in his career: 3 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)