Jerome Kym ATP Tour: Tennis Beats and Style

August 27, 2025 David Thompson - Sports Editor Sports

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Main Topic: Jerome Kym, a Swiss tennis player (currently ranked ⁣No.‍ 175) competing in the US Open, is also a talented drummer.

Key ​Points:

Dual Talent: Kym ‌follows in his father’s footsteps as a drummer, having ⁣been given drumsticks at a young age. ⁤He plays a specific type of drumming ⁤using a single drum ​worn and two⁣ sticks.
 Tennis Focus: ⁣ While he enjoyed drumming as ⁣a hobby alongside tennis and football, ​he ultimately chose to focus on tennis.
Still Drums: He continues to drum recreationally (on beds and sofas!) and ⁣still participates in drumming competitions in Switzerland when his tennis​ schedule allows.
 Competitive Spirit: Kym enjoys the challenge and competition that both tennis and ‍drumming provide.
Recent Success: He’s competing in his first major main ⁢draw at the US open.
 Othre Musical Tennis Players: The article notes that ‌many other ATP Tour players have musical ‍interests (McEnroe,⁣ Bryan brothers, Auger-Aliassime, Humbert, Sonego).

Source: ATP Tour news (August 27, 2025)

Image/Media: The article includes ⁢a photo of Kym representing Switzerland in the Davis Cup and an embedded Instagram post (content not visible in the provided text). It also includes an advertisement image for ⁣”It All Adds Up”.