Tommy Paul, the American tennis sensation, has recently climbed the ranks to break into the Top 10, a moment of celebration not only for the player but also for his girlfriend, Lorenze Paige. A late bloomer, Paul discovered his passion for tennis at the age of 21 while studying at college, and his steady growth in the sport has seen him snag the No. 9 position after a commendable quarterfinal performance at the Australian Open.
Paul’s achievement didn’t go unnoticed by his influencer girlfriend, Lorenze Paige. Prior to Paul’s next match, Paige shared an endearing update for their fans on Instagram. Among her recent activities was a special tribute to Paul’s Top 10 entry – a timeless classic watch. But the real highlight wasn’t the gift itself, but the heartfelt message engraved on the watch’s case back, “Top Ten and Beyond With Love Paige.”
Paige and Paul’s relationship went public in the fall of 2022, and they have since been one of the most adored couples on the professional circuit. Paul’s Top 10 entry puts him alongside fellow American tennis player Taylor Fritz, who holds the No. 4 position and also happens to be in a relationship with a social media influencer, Morgan Riddle.
Following his Australian Open success, Paul continued his journey without missing a beat. His next destination was Dallas, where he advanced to the semifinals against Denis Shapavalov. Despite his best efforts, Paul lost in straight sets to the eventual champion. Undeterred, the 27-year-old from Connecticut swiftly moved onto the Mexican Open, securing his place in the second round after triumphing over Gabriel Diallo.
Brad Stine, who has previously coached renowned players like Jim Courier and Kevin Anderson, has been with Paul for six seasons. Speaking about Paul’s progress, Stine told ATP Tour that Paul has grown more professional over time. He added, “Once he cracked Top 100 and started to see the progress of moving up a little bit, it became a natural process for him to want to continue to improve.”
On achieving the Top 10 milestone, Paul reflected on his journey before starting his campaign in Mexico. He began his professional tennis journey ranked 1508 in December 2014, and ten years later, he’s accomplished what many can only dream of. His path has been fraught with challenges, but armed with determination and motivation, Paul has managed to shine amongst the established talents in the tennis world.
Before starting his Mexican Open campaign, Paul opened up about the struggles he faced in his journey to the Top 10. He recalled his difficult relationship with tennis during his early years and the sacrifices he made while his college friends were enjoying their lives. However, when he saw his friends settling into office jobs at 21, he realized how privileged he was to be able to dedicate his life to tennis. Paul’s ambitions extend beyond his current achievements, hoping to climb to the top 5 and win more significant tournaments.
As the next step in his journey, Paul is currently focused on the Mexican Open. He is set to compete against fellow American Marcos Giron on February 27, in a bid to further his tennis career. As Paul continues to make strides in the sport, his fans and supporters, including his girlfriend Lorenze Paige, are eagerly watching and cheering him on.