Tommy Paul Withdraws from Shanghai Masters 1000, Cazaux Takes His Place in the Draw

World No. 15 Tommy Paul continues to struggle with injuries. Absent from the tour since the US Open, the American will not compete in the Shanghai Masters 1000. His withdrawal benefits a French player.

Paul is one of the top players on the tour but has had a 2025 season hampered by recurring injuries. Affected by a foot injury and then an abdominal issue at Wimbledon, the American was not at 100% during his third-round loss at the US Open against Alexander Bublik (7-5, 6-7, 6-3, 6-7, 6-1) and has not returned to competition since.

Moreover, the bad news continues for the 28-year-old player, who is also forced to withdraw from the Shanghai Masters 1000. The semifinalist of the Rome Masters 1000 and quarterfinalist at Roland-Garros and the Australian Open this season does not yet know when he will be able to return to competition.

In any case, this withdrawal is good news for the French camp, as Arthur Cazaux benefits by entering the main draw directly without having to go through the qualifying rounds.