Paige Lorenze, wife of US Open star Tommy Paul, has finally spoken out about the viral Queen's Club trophy photos in which she repeatedly gripped her husband's neck. Two years after the images were shared millions of times on social media, Lorenze has revealed the truth behind that day during a recent podcast appearance.
What Happened at Queen's Club
After Paul won the 2024 final in London against Lorenzo Musetti, Lorenze joined her partner on court for a photoshoot with the trophy. The images quickly went viral, with fans baffled by Lorenze's actions as she posed for the cameras.
Addressing the series of photographs on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, Lorenze said: "Tommy won a tournament, Queens, which is a really beautiful tournament. It's a huge trophy."
Lorenze's Explanation
She explained that British journalists and photographers encouraged her to kiss Paul for the cameras and embrace him during the celebration. Despite the pressure from the surrounding commotion, Lorenze made clear she would never require encouragement to share a moment with Paul, particularly after his maiden grass-court title.
"By the way, I would have done this overstimulated or not. I'll claw the f*** out of that man. Like, that's my f***ing man," she continued. "Would do it all again."
Social Media Reaction
Some supporters labelled the pose cringeworthy, aggressive, and peculiar, while others criticised Lorenze for what they thought was making Paul's trophy presentation about herself. Lorenze revealed they contemplated placing Paul in a neck brace for a follow-up photograph, and her X post from June 2025 maintained the joke with the caption, "Can't a girl just be supportive... of her man's neck." The post remains her pinned post on X.
Life Since the Photo
Much has changed for both partners since the original photograph was captured. Lorenze and Paul got married in July, and Paul has continued to produce impressive performances on tour. The American tennis star claimed a clay-court title in Houston and progressed to the quarter-finals in Cincinnati and Miami in 2026. Paul arrived at the US Open with a 36-16 singles record and nearly £2million in prize money.
