Tommy Paul Wins Stockholm Open Title & Boosts ATP Ranking

Tommy Paul defeated Grigor Dimitrov to win the 2024 Stockholm Open title.

Tommy Paul reacts after missing a shot in the semi-final match against Daniil Medvedev in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

There has been no shortage of exciting tennis this weekend, and one of the hot spots was in Sweden. On Sunday afternoon, Tommy Paul defeated Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets to win the 2024 Stockholm Open: 6-4, 6-3.

Paul played at a high level throughout the entire tournament, where he only played two tie-breaks, and the next-closest set he played was 6-4. Paul's dominant play was evident by winning five of his eight sets by a margin of 6-3 or greater.

Career title No. 4 🏆 @TommyPaul1 takes the title in Stockholm with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Dimitrov! #bnppnordicopen pic.twitter.com/q26LKLjrS1

— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) October 20, 2024

"I feel like every match I played a little bit better and better," Paul said. "Today, I came out playing amazing, so I was definitely happy with the performance."

Paul is the 12th man, and fifth American, to win multiple titles in Stockholm since the event began in 1969. The 27-year-old joins tennis legends Arthur Ashe, James Blake, John McEnroe and Stan Smith.

Tommy Paul full press conference after winning the Stockholm Open title. Tommy talks friendship with Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz and confirms he will be having a couple of beers this evening to celebrate. pic.twitter.com/EGrGvGz8gl

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Not only was it Paul's second time winning the tournament (he previously won in 2021), but his third singles title of the season (Queen's Club Open and the Dallas Open).

Paul said during the trophy ceremony. "It's a very special place for me. This is where I got my first title a few years ago, and to come out and play the level of tennis I did this week. It's been a dream."

Tommy Paul up to #10 in the ATP Race, trying to make a push for the ATP Finals. Dimitrov down to #11 but just 35 points behind.

Both play Vienna next week. pic.twitter.com/EpGj2Lpr9i

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) October 20, 2024

Paul has a record of 41-17 this season and now moves up to World No. 10. The Americant tennis player is trying desperately to make a late push to get into the ATP Finals.

Paul narrowly trails Alex de Minaur and Andrey Rublev for the eighth and final spot in the ATP Finals. All three players are scheduled to compete in the Vienna Open this week.

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