His hard-fought efforts see him become the ninth American man to etch his name on the trophy, and the first since Sam Querry in 2010, and will now go on to become the new American No.1 on Monday.

Speak on lifting the biggest title of his career so far, Paul said, "I want to congratulate Lorenzo on a good week he’s been playing amazing tennis. I’m happy to get the win today but I’m happy to share the court with you.

Paul now joins an illustrous list of American greats who have also stamped their mark in the history books at the Queen's Club, including Andy Roddick (2003-2005, 2007), John McEnroe (1979-1981, 1984), Jimmy Connors (1973, 1982, 1983) and Pete Sampras (1995, 1999).

“It means everything (to join them). Going through the hallways in here, the locker room, the names that are on the wall - its unbelievable and it was my goal always to put my name next to them."

Paul came out firing from the get-go, looking to take all time away from his Italian opponent as he raced ahead to a 3-0 lead. Despite Musetti landing a respectable 61% of first serves, he won only 45% of points behind it as Paul dominated on return - eventually wrapping up a ruthless opening set with a double break.

Into the second they went and world No.30 Musetti looked to reset, as he eventually snapped the American’s three game win streak. In similar fashion to the first set, it was Paul who found the initial breakthrough at 4-3 to give him the chance to close out the match. However, it was now or never for the Italian, who dug deep to get an immediate break back with an outstanding backhand down the line to be handed a lifeline in the final showdown..

With the 22-year-old carrying the momentum on his back, he sprinted to a 4-1 lead but a mis-hit drop shot that plummeted into the net gifted the mini-break back to the American before he went on to close out the victory on his third match point.