All You Need to Know About American Tennis Star Tommy Paul’s Parents

While the world was focused on the son of the iconic tennis Czech tennis legend Petr Korda, Sebastian Korda, there was Tommy Paul silently yet swiftly making his advancement into the further rounds. And now Paul has secured a seat for himself in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. And though his parents might not be sporting legends, they must be happy to see their kid performing his best on the court.

Tommy Paul comes from a non-sports background, but due to his consistent and resilient gameplay, he has reached this point. And here is what we know about Tommy Paul’s parents…

Who are Kevin Paul and Jac McMillan, the parents of Tommy Paul?

There is ample information about the player. The player won his first singles title in 2021, at the Stockholm Open. The contribution of Paul’s parents, Kevin Paul and Jac McMillan in helping him reach this phase of his career is immense.

It was their idea to indulge Paul in tennis. And when he was 7, his parents motivated him to pursue the sport that had become his calling. The player then went on to achieve his career-high ranking of world no. 33. The player is from Greenville, North Carolina. He was brought up by his parents, along with two of his siblings, Dylan and Jessie Lynn, in North Carolina.

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The parents of the player were long-term lovers, which eventually ended up in a beautiful marriage with three kids. The player has given tribute to his mother on multiple occasions. In 2017, he wished his mother a cheerful birthday with a happy picture of the two.

Tommy Paul’s fulfilling tribute to his mother

Apart from that, as a tennis tradition, the player was supposed to write down a message on the camera. After defeating top-tier Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz in the second round of the Canadian Open, he wrote a message to his mother. It stated, “Hey mum.” Later on, he explained that it was to draw her attention to his shaven face because his mother did not like his beard.

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In the post-match interview, he stated that he would usually keep his beard until the end. However, “my mom has actually been on my a** about it. Last night, she was telling me to shave the beard, so I did it for her.” That is the kind of wholesome relationship he shares with her mother.

Apart from that, we also saw his stunning girlfriend Paige Lorenze supporting the player at the Australian Open.

Now, he will face the NCAA champion, Ben Shelton, in the quarterfinals of the hard-court major. Who do you think the American player is going to the semi-finals? Let us know in the comments below.