Tennis power couples: From Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf to Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur

Sports activities legend Andre Agassi and his spouse Steffi Graf share a robust bond each on and off the tennis court docket. Although the 2 first met within the early Nineteen Nineties, they formally started relationship in 1999 through the French Open and Wimbledon.

They later married in October 2001, welcoming their first little one, a son named Jaden, in 2001, and a second daughter, a daughter named Jae, in 2003.

Andre usually posts emotional tributes to his spouse on social media. However one of many sweetest expressions of their love got here in 2004 when Andre gave a heartfelt speech at Steffi's induction into the Worldwide Tennis Corridor of Fame.

He stated, “As I attempt to discover the suitable phrases to introduce the one that has modified my life, I notice that phrases haven’t but been invented which might be large enough, vibrant sufficient or true sufficient to precise the center and soul of the lady I really like.”

British star Katie and her Australian tennis participant boyfriend have been collectively since 2020, however didn't go public with their romance till March 2021. After crossing paths on the tennis court docket, Alex requested Katie out on a espresso date – and as they are saying, the remainder is historical past.

Talking about their relationship, Katie informed Tatler: “We're on the identical wavelength when it comes to our priorities… tennis is the realm we wish to be in – and all the pieces else will deal with itself.”

In the meantime, he informed The Commonplace: “He's very supportive of me in my work and fully understanding. Not many individuals are like that. To have that sort of relationship, the place they know what you're going by means of, they know your ups and downs, it's very comforting. I'm fortunate to have him.”

Greek skilled tennis participant Stefanos Tsitsipas and his Spanish girlfriend Paula Badosa – who can be a tennis professional – are again collectively! The couple briefly known as it quits in Might, however now the lovebirds are formally again collectively and searching stronger than ever.

“We’re collectively. I’ll clarify why some individuals make totally different tales about us,” Stefanos stated throughout a current pre-tournament press convention. “Not that I care, however I believe individuals shouldn't take it that method.”

Praising his girlfriend, he stated, “After two-three weeks, I realised that she is somebody who has been very supportive and when she tried to speak to me about assembly up, I realised how deep the love we now have for one another is.

“I realised this relationship I’ve with Paula is totally totally different from some other relationship I’ve had prior to now, I really feel she is my very own and we perceive one another.”

Former world No. 3 tennis participant Elina Svitolina from Ukraine and her companion Gael Monfils have a toddler named Sky. The couple, who started relationship in 2019, shared the information of their engagement on social media in 2021.

On the time, French tennis participant Gail shared a photograph of her companion, exhibiting off her megawatt engagement ring. “She stated sure. Madame Monfils,” he wrote within the caption.

After profitable a contest in Strasbourg, Elina paid tribute to her companion, saying: “It's actually particular to have somebody who understands what you need to do to get these victories, and it's particular to share these moments collectively.”

American participant Madison Keys and her coach boyfriend Bjorn Fratangelo started relationship in 2017. The couple introduced their engagement in a joint submit on Instagram final yr. Together with an image of their arms wrapped round one another, the 2 merely wrote: “Eternally”.

Talking concerning the proposal, Madison informed reporters: “He truly did it at dwelling. The day I bought again from Dubai, I wasn't anticipating it in any respect.

“I used to be sitting on the sofa and he stated, “Hey I’ve a birthday current for you”. He gave me one thing after which bought down on one knee. Simply sitting on the sofa, so now we now have to maintain the sofa endlessly.”