Paul won Queen\u2019s<\/a> in 2024 but was unable to defend his title this year, choosing to rest ahead of Wimbledon<\/a>, where he would end up losing in the second round. <\/p>\n Paul\u2019s coach has suggested when he might retire<\/a> this week, although right now, he will not be thinking about that at the age of 28. <\/p>\n Now, some more news has emerged on Paul, and perhaps he has a big decision to make in the coming days. <\/p>\n Last week, it was claimed that Paul was set to enter the Shanghai Master<\/a>s, but clearly, he\u2019s not up to it. <\/p>\n Now, Paul has officially withdrawn from the event, which means he still hasn\u2019t played any tennis since the US Open. <\/p>\n With the withdrawal, it basically ends Paul\u2019s chances of gatecrashing the ATP Finals<\/a>, which will be played at the end of the year in Turin. <\/p>\n Paul has never taken part in the ATP Finals, and to miss out again will represent a real blow for the world number 15. <\/p>\n However, there is something far more important for Paul, and now could be the time for the American to take a leaf out of the book of another top star. <\/p>\n Paul must draw encouragement from Jack Draper<\/p>\n Although the Great Britain number one is at a different stage of his career compared to Paul, the player has made a very mature decision. <\/p>\n![\"Tommy](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2229638754-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Dylan Buell\/Getty ImagesTommy Paul withdraws from Shanghai Masters<\/p>\n