"Live laugh love claw": Tommy Paul's girlfriend Paige Lorenze shares cheeky response to criticism for 'clawing' at his neck in Queen's Club photoshoot

Tommy Paul's girlfriend Paige Lorenze was recently subjected to criticism for her tight grip on the American's neck while posing with the Queen's Club Championships trophy. However, Lorenze has taken the backlash in stride, sharing a cheeky response to the scrutiny.

Paul recently clinched his third tour-level title and maiden grasscourt trophy at the Queen's Club Championships, beating Lorenzo Musetti 6-1, 7-6(8) in the final. His girlfriend Paige Lorenze arrived in London just in time to support the American during the title clash, enthusiastically cheering him on from the sidelines.

Lorenze later joined the 27-year-old on court, posing alongside him with the trophy. However, their photoshoot generated controversy when her attempts to direct Tommy Paul's face for the camera were criticized by fans, who accused her of clawing at his neck.

Addressing the criticism in her latest YouTube vlog, Paige Lorenze playfully grabbed Paul's neck during their drive to Wimbledon, with the duo even hilariously forming claw shapes with their hands for the camera.

"I'm going to claw your neck," she joked (at 6:34).

Tommy Paul and Paige Lorenze show off their 'claws' (Source: Screengrab from Lorenze's YouTube vlog)

Lorenze continued to poke fun at the incident, sharing a cheeky response to a fan's comment about her "claw."

"Live laugh love claw," she responded.

Comments on Paige Lorenze's YouTube vlog

"I am so proud of you" - Tommy Paul's girlfriend Paige Lorenze pens heartfelt message after his Queen's Club triumph

Tommy Paul with his girlfriend Paige Lorenze (Source: Getty)

Following Tommy Paul's triumph at the Queen's Club Championships, his girlfriend Paige Lorenze expressed immense pride in the American's achievement, conveying her gratitude for being able to join in the celebrations.

"Love celebrating your hard-earned victory along side you @tommypaull. I am so proud of you, and grateful to be by your side through every win and challenge. here’s to many more! I love you! 🏆❤️," she captioned her Instagram post.

Paul's victory catapulted him to a career-high ranking of World No. 12, surpassing Taylor Fritz to become the American ATP No. 1. Although the 27-year-old took pride in his accomplishment, he also emphasized that both he and Fritz are aiming for a place in the top 10.

"It's an honour to become the No. 1 American, but we both have big goals and we want to be in the Top 10 [of the] rankings. That's where both of us want to be," Paul told the ATP tour.

Tommy Paul will be in action at the Wimbledon Championships next, entering the grasscourt Major as the 12th seed. The American will enjoy his girlfriend Paige Lorenze's support during his campaign, with the couple settling into a charming house in Wimbledon Village, as shown in Lorenze's vlog.