Tommy Paul, the American tennis athlete, was observed walking cautiously with a leg cast while accompanied by his girlfriend, Paige Lorenze, days following his second-round elimination from Wimbledon. This sight has triggered concerns regarding his Tommy Paul leg injury recovery and his preparedness for upcoming tournaments.
Paul was defeated by Sebastian Ofner in four sets at Wimbledon, after winning the first set 6-1 but losing the next three closely contested sets 7-5, 6-4, and 7-5. Despite recording several statistical advantages, Paul was outperformed by the Austrian player, who, despite nearly 50 unforced errors, secured more points overall and claimed the match.
This injury became more evident during a short video Pau’s girlfriend shared on social media. The clip showed Paul dressed casually, struggling to walk and supporting himself with a leg cast, as he brought a glass of wine to Lorenze. The visible difficulties in mobility raised fresh questions about his recovery timeline.
Throughout the Wimbledon match, Paul had taken a medical timeout due to an ankle injury sustained during play, pausing after a smash. Although he attempted to continue, he was unable to maintain his performance, which ultimately led to his loss. Notably, his opponent also required medical attention for wrist pain during the contest.
Earlier in the season, Paul dealt with an abdominal injury at Roland Garros, which forced him to bypass the ATP 500 event at The Queen’s Club, where he had been expected to defend his title. His ongoing physical issues have therefore cast uncertainty over his condition going forward.
Paul Discussed His Physical Condition Before Wimbledon, Acknowledging Progress but Imperfections
Before the Wimbledon tournament commenced, Paul openly reflected on his fitness status in a discussion with ATP.com. The 28-year-old acknowledged he was not in perfect shape, admitting that full recovery is elusive, especially during Grand Slams.
Physically, [I feel] a lot better. Obviously, not perfect. I don’t think anyone is ever really perfect in the Slams. But it was nice to be home for a little bit and reset. I got a match in last week and I was actually kind of happy with how I played. I could’ve moved better. But overall, with Evans, I thought the quality of the match was pretty good. So, that’s all I really wanted to come into Wimbledon. I didn’t really exhaust myself the week before. Now we’re here at Wimbledon, and there is no better place in the world to be. So, I am excited to get started,
he said.
Upcoming Challenges and Expectations Amid Recovery Uncertainties
Following his recent defeat and visible injury struggles, Tommy Paul’s next scheduled tournament is the Mubadala Citi DC Open, an ATP 500 event beginning on July 21. He will compete alongside fellow American players such as Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and Ben Shelton.
His physical condition and injury recovery progress will be closely watched as the US Open approaches. Given his recent abdominal and ankle injuries and his apparent need for cautious movement, questions remain about his capacity to perform at peak level in the coming tournaments. How Paul manages recovery and fitness will be critical for his competitive prospects in the latter part of the season.