Tommy Paul and his girlfriend Paige Lorenze. © AFP / HENRY NICHOLLS

His girlfriend makes headlines: This is Sinner's opponent

Jannik Sinner's first real test awaits him at the US Open. On Tuesday night (2.30:XNUMX a.m.), the South Tyrolean tennis star will face Tommy Paul in the round of XNUMX - a US boy who not only has an extraordinary story, but also a special girlfriend.

September 02, 2024

From: det

Anyone who searches for Tommy Paul in the Internet search engines will immediately find a number of interesting stories. There are, of course, the sporting achievements of the American, who is ranked 14th in the world and has won three tournaments, two of them this year. There is also his special transformation from party animal to tennis star: Paul sometimes had to be shaken out of bed by his trainer the next day after a night of drinking. But he has now become a model professional.

And there is also the special story with his girlfriend Paige Lorenze, who travels with the tennis pro to tournaments around the world and earns money as an influencer. More than 700.000 fans follow her on Instagram.

Tennis star Tommy Paul meets Jannik Sinner. © APA / MATTHEW STOCKMAN

While Paul (320.000 followers) wants to cause as much of a stir as possible on the tennis court, Lorenze sits in the stands, cheers on her loved one and posts diligently. Because – as crazy as it sounds – tournaments like the US Open are also extremely important for the player’s girlfriend. “I probably have as many advertising contracts as Tommy during the US Open,” the 26-year-old recently told Forbes. In total, there are said to be 15 sponsorship deals.

As an influencer she makes millions

The renowned business magazine estimates that the influencer could earn up to three million dollars this year. "I would be lying if I said that tennis hasn't influenced my income. In terms of brand deals, it has made my content more valuable. I already had a very large fan base before tennis, but I think it's the proximity to the sport that brands really like," says Paige, who has also built her own clothing business.

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Major tennis tournaments like the US Open offer Lorenze the ideal opportunity to promote her brand partners at a globally renowned sporting event. The influencer is also in demand among companies.

Excitement at tournament victory

Of course, not everyone is happy about the fact that the player's girlfriend is in the spotlight and sometimes steals the show from her tennis friend. There was a stir two months ago. When Tommy Paul won the tournament at the Queen's Club Championships, his girlfriend came out onto the court without further ado, which is not normally the case.

Paige Lorenze (left) and Tommy Paul.

Lorenze lifted the trophy with Paul and gave instructions to photographers. This sparked heated debates on the internet. "This is not love. All she wants is to be in the spotlight, by any means necessary," read one comment on social media. Other fans liked the move and spoke of "tennis royalty."

When her favorite Tommy Paul meets Jannik Sinner in the round of 2.30 of the US Open on Tuesday night (XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. CEST), girlfriend Paige Lorenze will be cheering in the stands again. Whether it will bring luck remains to be seen. The fact is that Sinner is the big favorite. The Sexten world number one has found his old form in the last few days. His run of success should not end against Tommy Paul.