Tommy Paul Powers Through Italian Open Despite Truck Repossession Drama
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
American tennis player Tommy Paul advanced to the semi-finals of the Italian Open in Rome, overcoming the distraction of his truck being repossessed back home in Florida. Paul defeated Hubert Hurkacz to set up a match against Jannik Sinner. Despite the off-court stress of having to pay a fine to retrieve his beloved Ford F-150, Paul remains focused on his performance, aiming for his first title of the season and a potential return to the top 10 rankings.
Key Points
Tommy Paul reached the semi-finals of the Italian Open after defeating Hubert Hurkacz.
Paul's truck was repossessed due to missed payments, causing him stress off the court.
He paid a $1,000 fine to retrieve his truck, which he affectionately refers to as his 'baby'.
Paul is set to face world number one Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals.
A win in Rome could see Paul return to the top 10 rankings and would be a strong lead-up to the French Open.
Paul is seeking his first title of the season after winning three in 2024.
