Tommy Paul currently has the spotlight on him. The ATP star became the star of the show in London, winning the third tour-level title of his career. While his recent win over Lorenzo Musetti helped him achieve a historical feat, it also gave him a push in rankings. Taylor Fritz, who ruled the rankings chart among American ATP stars, might be concerned now as a new competitor has entered the race.

Tommy Paul has claimed his place as the top American men’s tennis player after a remarkable victory at the Queen’s Club Championships in London. The 27-year-old defeated Italian Lorenzo Musetti on Sunday with an impressive 6-1, 7-6(8) win to secure the Queen’s title. This victory marks the biggest ATP Tour title of Paul’s career, adding more value to his previous wins in Stockholm and Dallas.

Following this victory, Paul, who is currently ranked No. 13, will move up to No. 12 in the world rankings. Along with moving one step closer to the top 10, Tommy Paul will also surpass one of his compatriots.

Taylor Fritz, who had held the title of highest-ranked American player for the past two years, will now move down to rank 13. This shift marks a notable moment in Paul’s career, marking the first time he has achieved the status of being the highest-ranked American male tennis player.

Paul’s journey to the top has been filled with its fair share of ups and downs. The 27-year-old, who grew up in North Carolina and Florida, was the standout player among those around him. The list includes renowned players’ names like Frances Tiafoe, Reilly Opelka, and Fritz. Despite his early rise, Paul had to go through struggles with motivation, while Fritz worked his way into the top 10.

With a successful season so far, including a semifinal appearance at the Australian Open and titles in Dallas and Queen’s Club Championships, Paul is now looking forward to securing a remarkable spot at Wimbledon, which is scheduled to start on July 1. However, he isn’t the only American who managed a significant rise due to the recent events.

Sebastian Korda and Jack Draper enjoy a rise

Tommy Paul has multiple reasons to celebrate at the moment. Besides him, other ATP stars also used the recent tournament in London to achieve a notable rise in their rankings. American ATP star Sebastian Korda seemed to be in massive form throughout his run. He managed to secure a spot in the SF where he battled against Tommy Paul but finally had to go off with disappointment.

Although his journey for the title was hindered, he still experienced a fine rise in his rankings, moving up three spots to claim the 20th position. The Briton Jack Draper on the other hand, also experienced a notable rise. Earning 90 points before losing Paul in the QF, the 22-year-old managed to move up two spots to reach the 29th position. As everyone now looks forward to the grass-court major event, it remains to be seen if they will be able to defend their new positions.