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"I wanted to bring back a medal for the States" - Tommy Paul opens up on his motivation during the Olympics
ATPThursday, 08 August 2024 at 05:00
American tennis star Tommy Paul left the Paris Olympic Games with a bronze medal in men's doubles, and later spoke on how he remained motivated in his quest to proudly represent his home nation.
Teaming with compatriot Taylor Fritz, the pair played some exceptional tennis to reach the semifinals of the Olympics. They were responsible for retiring three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray, who partnered with Dan Evans in his final professional tennis event. After defeating the British duo, Paul and Fritz fell in the semifinals but overcame Czech duo Tomas Machac and Adam Pavlasek to win the bronze medal.
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Paul kept his eyes on the prize in Paris
The World No.12 was competing in his second Olympics, after losing in the opening round in the 2021 Tokyo Games. During an interview at the ongoing Canadian Open, Paul spoke on his Olympic experience, highlighting how he set his sights on winning a medal in either the singles or doubles events.
"I went in with the approach of 'I've had my Olympic experience,'" said Paul. "I came in to Tokyo to be an Olympian and this time I wanted to bring a medal to the States. Luckily me and Fritz played some awesome doubles and we were able to bounce back after the semifinal loss and bring something back to the United States."
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mandoist16-09-2024 - No offence, Mr. Lloyd, but where have you been the past two years?? How long have you been a tennis fan? This 'article' may be informative for newbies or fair-weather tennis observers but the majority of fans know the root of the multiple issues within WTA. The #1 issue being the subject of health & well-being which has been (or has attempted to be) addressed with the WTA Elitist council members last season. WTA was extremely dismissive of players' concerns and opposed to such a meeting. Eventually giving-in due to publicity and allowed selective players only -- no rep's, no medical personnel, and no team members. The meeting was a farce as WTA soon after that released an even more hectic schedule... with mandatory tourneys! Guess they weren't taking notes?? BTW: There is a lot missing from this piece concerning "withdrawals". No writer has yet taken the jump to get behind the scenes and dig at the problems -- obvious organizational problems. IMO, the top two issues are WTA's lack of proper attention to health & well-being of its Money-Makers; and Financial Greed. Tip to Mr. Lloyd: there is no "snubbing" when these players withdraw. These women have to take such measures as withdrawing from a tourney, and occasional time-off from the circuit, to protect themselves -- because WTA refuses to take any measures at all (although not allowing matches until sunrise is a start). Surely you can do better than point fingers at players. The finger-pointing should be directed entirely at WTA (and ATP). Be a true journalist, Mr. Lloyd, and research them!!mandoist16-09-2024
- Uh-oh.... Now Raducanu is being forced to compete! Let's see who withdraws next... I wonder??mandoist15-09-2024
- And this is such a shock to WTA?? How many times are they (WTA & ATP) going to keep stepping in their own s*** ???mandoist15-09-2024
- They can go down together!mandoist15-09-2024
