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Tommy Paul Advances to Italian Open Semi-Finals After Reclaiming Repossessed Truck

The American tennis star overcame personal challenges and secured a milestone win, setting up a match against world number one Jannik Sinner with a top-10 ATP return within reach.

Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 15, 2025 Tommy Paul of the U.S. in action during his quarter final match against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 15, 2025 Tommy Paul of the U.S. shakes hands with Poland's Hubert Hurkacz after winning his quarter final match REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 15, 2025 Tommy Paul of the U.S. celebrates after winning his quarter final match against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 15, 2025 Tommy Paul of the U.S. in action during his quarter final match against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel

Overview

  • Tommy Paul's Ford F-150 was repossessed earlier this week due to missed payments, adding stress during the Italian Open tournament.
  • Paul paid a $1,000 recovery fee to reclaim the truck, which he described as his 'baby,' shortly after defeating Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals.
  • With his win over Hurkacz, Paul became the first American man since Pete Sampras in 1993-94 to reach consecutive Italian Open semi-finals.
  • A victory over world number one Jannik Sinner in the semi-final would secure Paul's return to the ATP top 10 rankings.
  • Paul's deep run in Rome has boosted his confidence and prize earnings ahead of the French Open, which begins later this month.