The VERY glamorous WAGS of US Open as tennis championship approaches

We are just days away from the highly anticipated US Open – which will kick off on Monday, August 29, and conclude on Saturday, September 11, and will see the world’s top tennis players face off in Queens, New York City to find out who will be crowned as the champion.

The event, which is one of the oldest tennis competitions in the world and is now watched by millions across the globe, is the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year after the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon.

Many acclaimed athletes will be facing off this year – including Daniil Medvedev (who holds the current number one spot and won last year’s US Open), Alexander Zverev (who is considered the second best player in the world), and Rafael Nadal (who is ranked at number three) – and they will all most likely be accompanied by their stunning wives and girlfriends.

But who exactly are the women behind the sports stars? As the US Open approaches, FEMAIL has taken a look into the top players’ very glamorous partners – from Daniil’s former athlete wife to Alexander’s model and actress girlfriend.

While some of the ladies are super private and do their best to stay out of the spotlight, others often flaunt the lavish perks that come with dating a famous tennis player – which includes taking many vacations around the globe, staying in five-star resorts, eating in upscale restaurants, attending luxurious parties, and of course, sitting sideline at their beau’s games. 

In preparation for the US Open, FEMAIL has revealed everything you need to know about the WAGs of the top tennis players in the competition – from their own careers and achievements to how they met their partners and details on their relationship.

Daniil Medvedev and Daria Medvedev

Russian-born Daniil, 26, first met his wife, Daria Medvedev when he was only 12 years old. Daria was eating at a restaurant with her mom, while Daniil was competing on the tennis courts right outside.

She told Tatler Russia that she and her mom decided to stay and watch the match, which went on for more than three hours.

‘He used to fight till the end. He was prepared to do anything on court, no matter how ugly his game may look, in order to win,’ she recalled. ‘In this sense, he hasn’t changed at all.’

The two soon became friends, and started dating years later – in 2014. Three years into their relationship, the couple moved to Monte Carlo, Monaco, where they still reside now.

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But Daria’s knowledge of the sport has only strengthened their relationship, with Daniil previously telling the media, ‘It’s great that she understands tennis… Perhaps it’s not easy to get used to it when you don’t understand anything in tennis. It helped me to become better as a person and a player.’

Daniil called the moment that he proposed to Daria the most significant moment in his career.

‘She’s one of the most important members of my team,’ he said during a press conference in 2019. ‘She gave me a lot of confidence. I always say that it’s the moment I made the proposal to her, that’s when I started to go up. She does a lot for me in order for me to play better tennis.’

They wed in 2018, and have stayed pretty tight lipped about their romance over the years. However, when they celebrated their third anniversary together last year – just after he won the 2021 US Open – he shared a touching tribute to her online, in which he revealed that she was on his mind the entire match.

‘It’s the third anniversary for me and my wife. During the [US Open], I couldn’t think of a present. So when I went in the final, I thought, “I need to find a present fast,”‘ he wrote.

‘When I won, the only thing I thought, if I lose I have no time to have a present. So I have to win this match. I love you, Dasha.’

Rafael Nadal and Maria Francisca Perello

Spanish tennis player Rafael, 36, was introduced to his now-wife, Maria Francisco Perello, 34, when they were teens by his younger sister, who reportedly went to the same school as Maria.

They began dating in 2005, and over the last 17 years, Maria, who also goes by Mery or Xisca, has done her best to stay out of the spotlight; she doesn’t use social media and he hardly ever shares any pictures with her. 

‘I prefer not to say much,’ she once told . ‘It’s what works for me, and what works for Rafael and me as a couple. We wouldn’t have it any other way.’

Rafael echoed her sentiment, explaining, ‘I’m already exposed enough in my professional life. My loved ones and I like to live with a low profile.’

The couple got engaged in May 2018, when he proposed during a romantic trip to Rome. They officially became husband and wife in October 2019, during a lavish Majorca wedding. 

Back in 2020, the athlete admitted that his family is more important to him than his tennis career.

‘The reality is simple: You can have all the titles you want, but if you don’t have the capacity to be able to enjoy life with people that you love, and that love you, what does anything else matter?’ he asked .

According to her LinkedIn account, Maria graduated from the University of the Balearic Islands in 2010 with a degree in business management. She now works for Rafael’s organization, The Rafa Nadal Foundation, where she is the CEO.

The charity was started in 2008 by Rafael and it helps give children a better life through the ‘transformative power of sport and education.’ 

They announced that they were gearing up to welcome their first child together earlier this year, but on Thursday – days before he’s set to play at the US Open – it was reported that Maria had been rushed to the hospital after suffering from an undisclosed complication in the pregnancy.

Spanish outlet  claimed that the 34-year-old, who is now 31 weeks pregnant, could potentially undergo surgery within the next 24 hours.

‘Maria is at a crucial stage of her pregnancy and will remain under observation as a precautionary measure,’also stated. 

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Theodora Petalas

Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas, 24, has been with his girlfriend, Theodora Petalas, for three years now. The two reportedly met through family friends while she was studying at New York University.

She graduated with a degree in arts and went on to receive a master of science specializing in project management and technology.

After college,  reported that Theodora – who also originally hails from Greece – moved to the UK, where she got a job as a junior strategist for a branding and marketing agency.

Stefanos previously revealed that while he had a crush on Theodora for a long time, he kept his feelings a secret since he was ‘shy.’

‘I liked her very much, but I was shy then and did not express my feelings,’ he recalled. ‘But two years ago, again in New York, I asked her out on a date.

‘I asked her to go to Brooklyn to snap some photos and I think she liked that. I did take some photos, which to this day are my favorites.’

The two sometimes struggle to find time to see each other since they are both focused on their careers, but Stefano explained that even when they’re apart, they make sure to talk every day.

‘It’s a little difficult for us, because she lives in London. But thankfully it hasn’t brought us to extremes,’ he said. ‘She comes to some tournaments to support me and so we can spend some time together. She is my best friend… We talk every day, for two or three years now.’

Theodora, who doesn’t use social media and maintains a generally private life, also plays tennis in her free time.

‘When I play with her, it is my favorite moment on the court,’ gushed Stefano. ‘It brings a huge smile to my face.’

Alexander Zverev and Sophia Thomalla

While Alexander, 25, may arguably be one of the most well-known German tennis players, his girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla, 32, has launched her own major career as an actress, model, and TV presenter.

She has modeled for the German edition of Playboy, and was once ranked number three on FHM’s sexiest women list. Her acting credits include a slew of German shows and movies.

The star was reportedly introduced to the athlete through a mutual friend. They started dating in 2020, and in December 2021, he spoke out about how important she was to him during an interview with Tennis magazine.

‘I think it is always very important for tennis players who you have next to you. Sophia is someone who gives me peace and security,’ he gushed. 

‘I play extremely well with her in my back and I hope that will continue to be the case next year and maybe even get better. I haven’t achieved all of my goals yet.’ 

When he ruptured his tendon during his semi-final match at the 2022 French Open and needed surgery, he expressed his ‘disappointment’ that Sophia couldn’t be by his side, due to her job.

‘In this phase, you want to be around the people you love the most. So it was disappointing for me that Sophia didn’t come. But that’s [how her] job is,’ he said, adding that his parents came to keep him company during his recovery. 

Sophia was previously linked to a few other famous faces including soccer star Loris Karius, singer Gavin Rossdale, and Norwegian musician Andy LaPlegua – whom she married in 2016 but divorced one year later.

Denis Shapovalov and Mirjam Bjorklund

While it’s unclear how Canadian tennis pro Denis Shapovalov, 23, met his Swedish girlfriend, Mirjam Bjorklund, 24, it’s likely that it was the sport that brought them together.

Mirjam is also a highly acclaimed player – having won one doubles WTA Challenger title as well as nine single titles and two double titles on the ITF Women’s Circuit.

She has a career-high WTA singles ranking of number 123 and a career-high WTA doubles ranking of 281. 

It’s been reported that she and Denis started dating in June 2019, and made their debut as a couple at the Stockholm Open in October of that year.

The couple has since shared numerous loved up pictures together on Instagram, and are often seen vacationing together to lavish places like Adu Dhabi, Greece, and The Bahamas.

Casper Ruud and Maria Galligani

Casper Ruud, 23, and his girlfriend, Maria Galligani, 24, who both hail from Norway, have been dating since 2018.

 reported that Maria, who previously graduated from Bjorkness College, is currently studying for her Master’s in Psychology from University of Southern Denmark.

She reportedly volunteers at Norwegian Red Cross, and according to TheSportsLite.com, she and Casper live together.

Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle

It’s unclear how US tennis player Taylor Fritz, 24, met his girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, 24, but they started dating in June 2020. 

And now, she has become a viral star by flaunting her very lavish lifestyle on social media – documenting private jet rides, beach-front vacations, tours of extravagant cities, and courtside seats at her boyfriend’s matches.

Morgan, who is of Polish descent but grew up in Minnesota, now lives in Los Angeles, California – but spends much of her time traveling around the world supporting her famous boyfriend.

She moved to New York City to attend Wagner College in 2015, where she graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Langue and Literature. 

After school, she got a job as a media director at an apparel brand in Minneapolis called Love Your Melon, while also covering entertainment news and giving lifestyle tips as an on-air host for the popular YouTube account Hollywire.

She then started working at the digital marketing agency MuteSix as an influencer campaign manager before moving to Gamers Outreach – a nonprofit organization that provides entertainment to hospitalized families through video game – in July 2021, where she currently works. 

Morgan is certainly not afraid to show off her flashy and luxurious lifestyle on Instagram and TikTok, where she has wracked up more than 220,000 followers and five million likes across her videos.

She posts many ‘day in the life’ videos and even encouraged her followers to ‘start dating professional athletes’ in one – so they too could ‘travel the world, dress cute, drink champagne, and go to tennis matches.’

‘When you start dating a professional tennis player and literally all you do is travel the world, dress cute, drink champagne, and go to tennis matches,’ she wrote in one of her TikTok videos, as the song Lucky by Britney Spears played in the background.

In the clip, which has been viewed more than seven million times, Morgan took a sip of champagne while sitting in front of some palm trees, wearing a green floral dress and sunglasses.

In another video, which has gained two million views, Morgan said, ‘Here’s your sign to start talking to that cute tennis boy.’

This one showed a montage of clips of the couple, including one of them kissing in front of the Eiffel Tower, one of them getting on a plane together, one of them drinking alcohol in an infinity pool, and one of them riding on camels in the dessert.

Besides giving insight into what her life as a professional athlete’s girlfriend entails, Morgan is a huge tennis fan and also always makes sure to show her support for her boyfriend and the sport online. 

In another TikTok, which has been watched more than three million times, she said she was determined to make tennis ‘cool’ again while sharing various facts about it.

‘I’m Morgan, I traveled the world on the ATP tour with my boyfriend, who is the number one American tennis player,’ she said in it. ‘I know that tennis is relatively uncool and unknown in America, so here’s what you should know. 

‘Unlike most sports, tennis is a year-round sport except for four weeks off in December. Players compete in tournaments in 31 countries in cities like Dubai, Paris, Shanghai, London, Rome, Cabo, and many more. 

‘What are they playing for? Besides glory and hundreds of millions of dollars in prize money, players are competing for points. Each tournament gives a certain amount of points and the better you do, the more points you get.

‘The more points you have, the higher your ranking is. And your ranking basically refreshes every year. No pressure.

‘Tennis tournaments are not your casual sporting event with hot dogs and beer, you can expect champagne, strawberries and cream, Nobu, and getting to wear really cute outfits.’

Before Morgan, Taylor was married to fellow tennis player Raquel Pedraza – whom he wed in 2016 at the age of 18. They welcomed a son together in 2017, named Jordan Fritz, but announced that they were divorcing in December 2019.

Diego Schwartzman and Eugenia De Martino

Diego Schwartzman, 30, from Argentina, is currently dating model Eugenia De Martino, 27, and the two often showcase their adorable romance online.

They started dating in October 2019, with

Most recently, in honor of Diego’s birthday, Eugenia posted a sweet tribute to her beau, writing, ‘Happy birthday to my favorite little person.

‘You deserve all the nicest and good in the whole world! I’m so lucky to have you with me! I love you with my heart! May you always be very happy.’

Eugenia, who works for the beauty brand Cremas Caviahue, is also a model who is signed by Argentinian agency EP Bookers. 

She has gained more than 154,000 followers on Instagram, where she often posts pictures of her glamorous and lavish life with Diego. She is also an aspiring actress, and starred in the Netflix show Go! Live Your Way.

On top of all that, she and the athlete launched a clothing brand together called Pek&peky, which sells casual clothing like hoodies and sweatpants. 

She often shows her support for Diego, and most recently, she was by his side at Wimbledon in June. 

Felix Auger-Aliassime and Nina Ghaibi

Canadian player Felix Auger-Aliassime, 22, is currently in a relationship with Croatian equestrian Nina Ghaibi. They started dating in March 2019, however, he didn’t share their romance with the world until 2021 – on their second anniversary.

‘I’m pretty happy our paths crossed two years ago,’ he gushed at the time. ‘Two years of love and happiness. To many more in the future.’

Since then they have certainly not kept their love hidden from the public – sharing numerous more cute photos together on both of their accounts.

Nina’s cousin, Ajla Tomjanovic is actually also dating a tennis player, and it turns out, her boyfriend, Matteo Berretini, faced off against Felix at Wimbledon earlier this year. 

‘Both our girlfriends are cousins, so it just happens that we spend a lot of time together,’ Felix dished before the competition, which saw him lose to Matteo in the end. ‘He’s one of my best friends on the [ATP] tour. He’s really a great guy.’

Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter

Alex de Minaur, 23, who plays for Australia, is dating British tennis pro Katie Boulter, 26, and their relationship is pretty adorable.

It’s unclear when they first got together, but they confirmed their romance in March 2021, when he posted a sweet tribute to Katie in honor of National Women’s Day.

‘Happy International Women’s Day! Specially to this one,’ he wrote. ‘I don’t mind you.’ 

When they both competed at Wimbledon back in June, Katie told the press that she felt like a ‘very lucky girl’ to have her beau by her side at the competition. 

‘He’s a pretty good boyfriend. He’s someone that I have a lot of admiration for on and off the tennis court,’ she added.

‘He is the epitome of a fighter and someone that goes out and gives their all every single day. That’s what I aspire to be like.

‘I feel like to have that around me and my team, it really helps me because I can push myself. He helps me do that.’

And when he won his match, he wanted to instead focus on his girlfriend’s win during his post-match interviews.

‘Before we talk about my match, can we just talk about Katie Boulter today? I mean, she had a pretty good win herself,’ he said. 

The two are certainly supportive of each other’s careers, and when Alex won the Atlanta Open earlier this month, Katie couldn’t stop gushing over him online. She posted a video of his win on Twitter and added, ‘My boy brought it home.’