Tommy Paul edges Roman Andres Burruchaga in Houston final and revives clawgate with Paige Lorenze leaving fans surprised again

Tommy Paul is back in the news, and this time it’s not just for his tennis. Two years after a moment that fans jokingly called “clawgate,” he and his girlfriend Paige Lorenze have turned that old drama into something fun again.

The moment first went viral during a trophy ceremony, where Lorenze’s excited reaction became a talking point online. Now, after Paul’s latest title win in Houston, the couple has shown they can laugh at it too. Tommy Paul won the ATP 250 event in Houston after a tough final. But instead of just celebrating the win, he and his team brought back the “claw” moment in a lighthearted way. Lorenze also joined in from afar, showing fans that the joke is still alive, but now on their own terms.

Tommy Paul beats Roman Andres Burruchaga in Houston final and playfully revives ‘clawgate’ moment

Tommy Paul had to fight hard to win the Houston title. He faced Roman Andres Burruchaga in the final and was pushed to the edge. Paul saved three match points before winning 6-1, 3-6, 7-5. It was a close and tense match, but he held his nerve when it mattered most.This win gave Paul his fifth career ATP title. It also marked a strong week where he beat players like Frances Tiafoe, Tomas Etcheverry, and Adolfo Vallejo. After the match, Paul spoke kindly about Burruchaga.

“Roman, it was an amazing week. Today’s level was seriously great. You’re playing amazing tennis, and it is only going to get better,” he said during the ceremony.But the story didn’t end there. Back in the locker room, Paul and his team recreated the famous “claw” pose while holding the trophy. It was a clear nod to the old viral moment that once brought them unwanted attention.

Paige Lorenze reacts from afar as Tommy Paul’s team recreates viral ‘claw’ pose in Houston celebration

Paige Lorenze was not in Houston this time, but she still became part of the moment.

She shared a behind-the-scenes update on her Instagram story. The post showed a chat with Paul’s fitness coach Franco Herrero, who sent her a photo of him and Paul doing the “claw” pose.Along with the image, Herrero wrote, “Don’t worry Paigy. I got you.” Lorenze reposted it and added her own caption: “clawgate is forever.”This response showed a big shift from how things were earlier. When the moment first happened at the Queen’s Club Championship, fans had mocked Lorenze online.

The joke stayed around for months, and even resurfaced when Paul skipped the event the next year.Now, both Paul and Lorenze seem fully in control of the narrative. Instead of ignoring it, they have turned it into something playful. It also shows how athletes and their partners are learning to deal with social media in a smarter way. Tommy Paul will next play at the Madrid Masters later this month, carrying both strong form and a lighter mood into the next big event.