Uzbekistan’s choice of venue for the Davis Cup qualifier against the United States has become a minor controversy. The stadium is too small for the occasion, critics say. The stadium only has a few rows of seating. The qualifier is held at the Olympic Tennis School, in Taskhent, Uzbekistan.

Given that the ITF doesn’t give a lot of time upfront to plan these events, bigger tennis stadiums are taken up for other events. Casper Ruud chimed in supporting the host country and it’s limited options for hosting the tie given the tight timeline.

The small venue had no impact on the American as they swept Uzbekistan 4-0. Eight teams will qualify for the Davis Cup Finals scheduled for Nov 21 to 26, 2023 in Malaga, Spain.

Tommy Paul is dating social media influencer Paige Lorenze. She has more than  600,000 social media followers on TikTok and Instagram. They have been dating since late 2022.

Lorenze appeared in the stands during Paul’s matches and enthusiastically cheered him on. The couple has not been shy about their relationship.

Paige Lorenze is the founder of the Dairy Boy brand which makes clothing and accessories. She is very active on social media posting sensual pictures

Tommy Paul dated Katie Boulter when they were teenagers and playing junior tennis. They shared social media pictures when they were a couple.

Tommy Paul reached the top 20 rankings for the first time in 2023 after reaching the semifinals at the Australian Open. As a junior, he won the 2015 French Open title beating American Taylor Fritz.