Casper Ruud kicked off 2025 with some pretty big news – he’s now a married man. The tennis star tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Maria Galligani after being together since 2018.
It’s been quite the journey for the couple. Galligani’s been right there supporting Ruud as he climbed to the top of men’s tennis, including those two heartbreaking French Open finals.
They got engaged back in November 2024.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper Ruud | 27 | 4,025 | 39 - 10 |
True to form, the famously private Norwegian kept all the wedding details under wraps. Ruud’s always been pretty low-key about his personal life, and Galligani apparently likes it that way too – she’s not really into the whole fame thing.
A Simple Wedding in Oslo
When they finally did get married last month, they kept things simple. The ceremony took place at Oslo City Hall, one of Norway’s most popular wedding venues. No flashy destination wedding or massive celebration – just the way they seem to like it.
But here’s the really exciting part: they’re expecting their first child sometime this year.
Ruud shared the pregnancy news on social media back in September, giving fans a rare glimpse into their private world.
Tennis Love Stories Are Having a Moment
Ruud and Galligani aren’t the only tennis couple making headlines lately. The sport’s been buzzing with relationship news – some good, some not so much.
Venus Williams just got married too, and there’s a pretty sweet story behind it.
The tennis legend, who’s an incredible 45 years old, made her comeback to professional tennis last year after being away for 17 months. Turns out her now-husband Andrea Preti was a big reason she decided to return to the court.
After beating Peyton Stearns at the 2025 Citi Open, Williams revealed that Preti really encouraged her comeback. It’s amazing to see her so happy after years of being single and dealing with some health issues that fans didn’t even know about.
Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter are planning their own wedding for 2026. These two are pretty adorable – they even spent Christmas Day volunteering to help homeless people.
They’ve been engaged for several months now and seem like one of the most genuinely nice couples in tennis.
Not All Love Stories Have Happy Endings
Unfortunately, not every tennis romance is working out. Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa split up earlier this year – and this was actually their second breakup.
The Greek and Spanish players had been pretty open about their relationship, even doing interviews together. That probably made the split even tougher.
Word is that their injury problems played a role in the breakup. Both players deal with chronic back issues, which makes it really hard to stay consistent on tour. That kind of stress can definitely put strain on a relationship.
Anastasia Potapova and Alexander Shevchenko had an even shorter run. They divorced in late 2024 after just a few months of marriage.
Apparently they rushed into the wedding pretty quickly without dating for very long first. Sometimes that works out, but not this time.
It just goes to show that being successful in tennis doesn’t automatically mean your personal life will be smooth sailing. The tour life is pretty demanding, and it takes the right person to make it work long-term.
For couples like Ruud and Galligani who’ve managed to build something solid over the years, it’s really nice to see them taking the next steps together – especially with a baby on the way.
