The American hype machine is in overdrive (again) as Tommy Paul tears through Adelaide. But before we engrave his name on the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup, let’s look at the cold, hard stats. Is he a Grand Slam contender, or just the tour's most expensive gatekeeper?
You’ve seen the search trends. You’ve seen the viral clips. But behind the 'Shorts King' memes lies a disruptor who is quietly dismantling the old hierarchy. Here is what the tour is really whispering about Tomas Machac.