Tommy Paul claims ‘nobody cares’ for tennis in the USA, praises the likes of Gauff, Pegula, and Fritz for becoming flag bearers of the sport in the country 

Tommy Paul reveals that many Americans do not actually watch tennis anymore.

Tommy Paul claims ‘nobody cares’ for tennis in the USA, praises the likes of Gauff, Pegula, and Fritz for becoming flag bearers of the sport in the country 

Tommy Paul (Via Tennis Majors)

American tennis player Tommy Paul recently made a bold statement regarding his tennis status in the United States. Currently ranked number 12, he started his 2023 Shanghai Open with a win against Sebastian Ofner in the Round of 16 of the tournament. In a recent interview, he boldly stated that tennis is not cared for in the States.

“I’m excited about it. I know that many people will say that it’s about time. Tennis is a tough sport and probably the 20th most popular in “the United States. Nobody cares about tennis there, and yet we have two players in the Top 10. It’s great that we are at the top of tennis; all our best athletes choose other sports, so there is our excuse.” Paul stated this in an interview. (H/T: Puntodebreak)

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He credits the top-ranked Americans who make the sport famous in their country, which will attract more viewers to the sport. Some of the top-ranked Americans are Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Taylor Fritz, and more.

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He clearly pointed out that tennis is often overshadowed by other sports, leading to the belief that it lacks a strong and passionate fan base. Unlike other sports like football and basketball, tennis doesn’t have such a strong fan base, and it is essential to keep the players motivated.

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Tommy Paul eases into the second round of the Shanghai Open

American Tommy Paul has reached the second round (also called the Round of 32) of the Shanghai Open after easily beating Sebastian Ofner in two straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-0. Before this, the 26-year-old reached the Round of 16 of the US Open, and his recent loss came in the Round of 32 of the China Open against Daniil Medvedev.

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Tommy Paul (Via US Open)

He expresses his excitement for the future of tennis while acknowledging the achievements of the respectful Americans who have made a name for their country. However, his comment reflects a common issue, highlighting the need for a change of perception towards tennis in America.

While other sports have huge fan bases that make the sport more lively and fun to play, tennis lacks many viewers. That is why Americans like Tommy Paul, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, and many more are working towards surging the popularity of tennis in their country and making a more engaging crowd of Americans to support their country.

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