Professional tennis tournament courts are not only where champions are born, but they also sometimes provide the ideal environment for love stories to unfold.
While it’s true that mixing work and play is a big no-no in many workplaces, professional tennis is far from a typical office environment. Many tennis stars have proven that romance can flourish in the heat of competition. Roger Federer, for example, met his now-wife, Swiss player Mirka Vavrinec, at the 2000 Olympics, and they’ve been going strong ever since.
Love is clearly playing a big role in this year’s U.S. Open, with several couples competing at Flushing Meadows for Grand Slam glory. Below, we’ve rounded up a few competitors who have found their game, their set, and their match on the tour.
1. Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa
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One of tennis’ biggest power couples, the Chisidosas (as their fans call them) have been supportive of each other on and off the court. Breaking up After dating for a year in May, they quickly got back together and recently teamed up at the inaugural Mixed Madness event during U.S. Open Fan Week, where they won a whopping $250,000 in prize money (and our hearts).
“Best date night ever,” Badosa wrote. Instagram A photo of the pair embracing each other immediately after the match was also posted, with Tsitsipas also celebrating the sweet moment. Social MediaHe called Badosa “the Queen of Queens.”
2. Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina
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One of the longest-running couples on this list, Monfils and Svitolina married three years ago and just welcomed their first child, Sky, in 2022. However, their love story began in 2018.
“It was actually Paris,” Monfils said on the show. Cross Court Recalling their first meeting, he said: “I texted you and said: ‘I’m going out with my friends, do you want to join me for a drink?’ and you definitely said: ‘Of course.'” Since then, they’ve kept in touch, texting and calling to see “how the vibe is between us,” the Frenchman said.
And the rest is history. They Engaged They got married in 2021 and just three months later they are such #relationshipgoals that they share a lot of couple goals. Instagram account To give fans a glimpse into their lives.
3. Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya
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Earlier this summer, the Italian superstar (currently ranked No. 1 in the world) confirmed that he’s dating fellow tennis phenom, Anna Kalinskaya. Sinner hasn’t shared many details, but here’s what he said about the new relationship:
“I don’t like to talk too much about my private life,” he said in Italian. Post-match press conference In June: “Yes, I’m with Anna, but we’re keeping everything top secret. I won’t say any more.”
4. Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter
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At first, de Minaur and Boulter — now a fan-favourite couple — tried to keep their romance private. “Remember when we used to eat breakfast at different tables?” Boulter recalled in an ATP Media interview. Video FeaturesDe Minaur added that they also staggered their meal times to avoid suspicion.
