Tommy Paul suffered a third-round defeat to Hubert Hurkacz at Wimbledon on July 3, 2026. The American, who arrived in strong grass-court form, lost 4-6, 7-6(5), 7-5, 6-2. Fans expressed disappointment over the result.
Paul had won his first two matches in straight sets and entered the tournament with a 5-1 record on grass in 2026 after reaching the Queen’s Club final. His exit marks another early Grand Slam departure despite reaching the Australian Open semifinals in 2023 and quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 2024.
Hurkacz secured his first appearance in the second week of a Grand Slam in two years following injury issues. The Polish player will next face Jan-Lennard Struff in the fourth round.
Fan reactions focused on Paul’s inability to close out opportunities. One supporter stated, “Tommy Paul he lets matches slip through his fingers. He probably needs a sports psychologist.” Another added, “6-2 in the fourth. What the heck, Tommy?”
The result highlights Paul’s 15-30 career record against top-10 opponents, a pattern noted by observers following the match.
