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Caroline Wozniacki and David Lee

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Happy Valentines Day baby! Can’t wait to spend forever with you ❤️👫 @dlee042

A post shared by Caroline Wozniacki (@carowozniacki) on Feb 14, 2019 at 3:17am PST

David and Caro have been dating for over 3 years now and he proposed in 2017 during their vacation in Bora Bora.

David revealed the happy news by posting the above photo and saying:

She said YES! So thrilled to be engaged to my soulmate!

Karolina Pliskova and Michal Hrdlicka Tennis WAGS or HUBS

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About last night. My first big soccer match ever. Messi just faboulos... Another level! 😅👋 Včera poprvé na Lize mistrů. Velký zážitek a Messi je prostě neuvěřitelnej! 😄

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About a year after becoming engaged, Karolina Pliskova married her long-time partner Michal Hrdlickaand announced the news by posting this wedding photo on social media.

Hsieh Su-Wei fueled by love of her boyfriend Frederic Aniere

Tennis Wags or Hubs? :)

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Thank you @wimbledon 🌱

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World No.24 Hsieh Su-Wei has been enjoying a stellar period in her career and the Chinese Taipei veteran often mentions her boyfriend Frederic Aniere as part of the reason she’s happy and successful on the WTA tour. How did they hook up? What’s his role in her tennis team? 

Sloane Stephens announces engagement to Jozy Altidore

After about three years of dating, Grand Slam champion Sloane Stephens and soccer player Jozy Altidoregot engaged and immediately announced the news on Instagram, giving us insight into their big day.

The 26-year-old Stephens posted the above photo with caption “Forever yes”. The 29-year-old Altidore is looking forward to his future with the tennis star and his Instagram post reads “Forever starts now <3”.

Stephens and Altidore have known each other since childhood, having both grown up in Florida, but only in recent years have the romantic sparks started flying. They became much more public with their relationship, sharing their vacation, holiday and other special moments on Instagram.

Both Stephens and Altidore have excelled in their careers, so we can say they’re America’s sports power couple. Stephens wrote her name in tennis history by winning the 2017 US Open and she’s still going strong, which is reflected in her No.8 ranking (her highest ranking was No.3). Altidore, the youngest of four children to Haitian immigrants, has made over 100 appearances for the US international soccer team and has played in top leagues in Europe and North America.

Altidore has a four-and-a-half year old son from one previous relationship and Stephens loves spending time with the little guy.

Congratulations to the lovely couple! May these smiles accompany you through the rest of your lives.

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vibessss ✅

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NAOMI OSAKA’S PARENTS TAMAKI OSAKA & LEONARD FRANÇOIS

TAMAKI OSAKA & LEONARD FRANCOIS

Meet Tamaki Osaka & Leonard Francois; they are the amazing and proud parents of Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka, world No. 17 on the ATP world rankings since  July 23, 2018.

Naomi is the younger of two daughters born to Tamaki Osaka & Leonard François, Tamaki hails from Japan, Francois was born in Haiti; he met Tamaki in New York where he was studying at the New York University. they dated for a few years and eventually tied the knot.

They were living in Osaka, Japan when they welcomed Mari, their eldest born on April 3, 1996; subsequently, on October 16, 1997, came Naomi. Francois and Tamaki decided to give their daughters, their mom’s maiden name since they were living in Japan.

“It was mostly a practical question when they lived in Japan, useful for enrolling in schools and renting apartments.”

Leonard started training Mari and Naomi since they were four and three respectively, they moved to the U.S. along with Leonard’s parents in 2006.

“I grew up surrounded by Haitian and Japanese culture Naomi Osaka says. His father’s parents, who did not speak English, spoke Haitian Creole. My grandparents cooked West Indian recipes like “spicy Haitian stew”.

Leonard found that the U.S. tennis Association showed little interest in Mari and Naomi, therefore he chose the Japanese Tennis Association. Naomi finally made into the on the WTA Tou in 2014.

Naomi’s parents  Tamaki Osaka & Leonard François live in Florida.

Kohlschreiber withdrew with a broken foot

German tennis player Philipp Kohlschreiber withdrew from the Olympics in Rio because of a broken foot, confirmed Monday the German Tennis Federation.

Kohlschreiber, 32 , head serial number 13, had beaten the Argentine Guido Pella in three sets in the first round of the Olympic tournament and was scheduled to face the Slovakian Andrej Martin Monday.

"For a stress fracture in the foot, Philipp Kohlschreiber can not play his second round match at the Olympic Games," the federation said on Twitter.

Rafa Nadal complains about the location of the marker on the track

Rafael Nadal complained about the location of the marker on track 1 of the Olympic Tennis Centre, which hinders the visibility of the ball, and referred to the International Tennis Federation to remedy the situation.

Nadal played on that field Federico Delbonis against Argentina and at a time tipoff turned to the referee to indicate the inconvenience caused the electronic scoreboard located near the site of the game.

"The poster marker is too focused and when struck from the area the view of the ball is lost. Glare and light impede the view of the ball. If the International Federation does not know that, forget it. It is in the middle track, "said Spanish tennis player.

Rafael Nadal also indicated that this situation conditioned even your game. "No he pulled open because he saw where it came from the ball the rest. So I could not play. It's not a matter of installation. It is an issue that affects the game itself. You can not play losing sight of the ball. You can not and the game becomes unfair, "argued Nadal.

Williams sisters triple Olympic gold, eliminated in first round double

US tennis players Serena and Venus Williams have been eliminated in the first round of the 2016 Rio Olympics after falling into the hands of Lucie Safarova Czech and Barbara Strycova, who pass 6-3 6-4 in an hour and took average game.

American, Olympic champion in Sydney 2000, Beijing 2008 and London 2012, could not stand up to Czech tandem, which was very successful in the decisive moments of grief. The defeat is the first of Venus and Serena in the Olympic tournament.

Thus, Safarova and continue on their way Strycova in the doubles with the intention of fighting for the top and get a gold resists his country. Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka were silver in London, while Jana Novotna and Helena Suková (CZE) suffered the same fate in Seoul 1988 and Atlanta 1996.

Del Potro is charged to Djokovic in the first round of Rio

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic was eliminated in his Olympic debut in Rio de Janeiro to fall (7-6 (4), 7-6 (2)) on Sunday against Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, who may aspire to defend his podium London 2012, where he defeated precisely by the Serbian bronze.

The world number one, bronze in Beijing 2008, tearfully bid farewell to the Olympic Tennis Centre in Rio. The dream of gold for a player with almost no crack in the past two years vanished in the first game. A spectacular collision between two giants.

The Belgrade, which once closed the Grand Slam this year with Roland Garros seeking to join Rafa Nadal and Andre Agassi as the only ones with the four 'big' and an Olympic gold, he found the silver lining in a Del Potro who enjoyed a revival which also ended in tears.

The Argentine were of joy, to remember the suffering and work back on track in early 2016 after a year of injuries and recovery. US Open champion in 2009 shone as before, almost doubling the winning blows of his opponent after the match, surpassing the 40.

Del Potro won the right to dream without giving a ball 'break', forcing the world number one from the first game. In the ninth game again saved in Serbian, but in sudden death, the Argentine was a block of ice to close its first partial victory.

The Tandil continued hitting him with everything in the second set. Djokovic looked its best but just enough for him to defend himself, not to attack a Del Potro ended with Serbian resistance in a new 'tie-break' carats. The player unrivaled champion in the last year and a half of 18 degrees, left heartbroken before a 'Delp' is back.

The desolation of Djokovic: "It's one of the toughest defeats"

Novak Djokovic tearfully left the center court at the Olympic site, staring at the floor and empty eyes, resigned to assimilate "one of the toughest defeats" of his career.

Only gold leaves out the Serbian pantheon . Rio was his third attempt. A new frustration. Once escaping.

The image of Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro in the network, holding each other, will be one of the sensations of the Games. The dominator of world tennis for comfort.

"It's one of the hardest of my life, my career defeats," he said. "Del Potro was better than me. In the important points played an extraordinary way. We must congratulate" assumed the Balkan tennis player, who conceded their fifth defeat all season.

"It's a disappointment to me. But as a friend and for all that has gone through injuries I'm happy for him," said the tennis player from Belgrade, newly winner in Toronto and holder twelve Grand Slam titles.

"This defeat is hard. It's not easy to assimilate. It is not the first time I lose a match but this tournament is special," admitted Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic, like Juan Martin del Potro, was part of the extravaganza that looked at the main site of the Olympic Tennis Centre.

The stands divided, hailed the Serbian and Argentine. Both players participated in the show.

"I have rarely experienced an atmosphere like this. I felt as if my country. I got out. I appreciate it," he lamented the world number one.

Del Potro: "I did not expect to win, I'm surprised the level I've ever had"

Juan Martin del Potro was elated after beating world number one, Novak Djokovic, in a game that enjoyed and that "not expect to win or to offer the high level proven game. "

"It was a wonderful evening from the previous, from the drawing. The expectations were very high and I kept thinking what this party. I did not think winning it. I'm surprised the level I've had," admitted Del Potro.

Del Potro again feel happiness after crossing the desert so long ago suffered because of his injured right wrist. "After what I've struggled to return to play tennis again beat a number one"

"It was two and a half hours of intensity spectacular game. People enjoyed. I was tired but I enjoyed it. I wanted to win but also to continue the match because I was nice evening and a great heat in the stands, a large colorful" revealed the tennis player from Tandil.

Juan Martin del Potro highlighted its good level on the track. "I've played very well with my right. I came to enjoy when the beat so that people clamored from the podium. We made a dream night," he said.

Del Potro had words for Djokovic, who pined for a gold medal. "He has played at Wimbledon for example, mourn with sadness to me and him backwards. Djokovic is a great champion and a friend of the circuit. I know how important for him was this event and the gold medal but he also knows the effort I've done. We have great respect for both. We have good wave, "he said.

Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina won the tournament in Montreal in doubles

In the final match they beat Rumanian Simona Halep and Monica Niculescu with a score of 6: 3, 7: 6.

Also in Canada, another weighty won the best tennis player of the world Novak Djokovic. The Serb won a record, already the 30th, "Masters" in his career. At this time in Toronto. Rival Japanese Kei Nishikori was, seeded number three. In the opening set, Djokovic is expected to impose their game and 6: 3. In the second installment of the Japanese, they say, it rested, but this set was for the first racket of the world. 7: 5.

Romanian tennis will have a new modern arena

President of the Romanian Tennis Federation, George Cosac, announced that Bucharest will be built an arena modern.

Cosac said he had had a conversation with the governor of the NBR , Mugur Isarescu , and he conveyed that he agrees to cede land for the construction of the base, in progress. "I met with the governor and told me that it is with us, support us and try to make a common front. we'll make available two football fields so as to build an arena nine tennis, worthy of claims from Romania and reappear on the map that organizes competitions of the highest level, "said the show Cosac BRD tennis Insider from Treizecizero .

This year tennis tournament in Bucharest not been could be played on the ground central, dark ISU. for this reason, Men tournament sponsored by Ion Tiriac has moved since 2017 in Budapest. this year he went on a compromise version, the organizers managed to mount two stands near a land joined with the written consent of the ATP and WTA .

Roger Federer - Marcus Wilis: The tennis party (6-0 6-3 6-4)

Roger Federer wins easily to Marcus Willis 6-0, 6-3, 6-4 and ends the career in Wimbledon which has so far been the great sensation of the tournament.

Roger Federer: For the first time in history the Central Court of the All England Club not unanimously supported Roger Federer. The inside story of his rival, a humble teacher of a London club , the game became a party of tennis. In a match in which Federer tried to enjoy his opponent and enjoy it. With a bemused smile between points that made ​​the wager on a treat for the senses.

Marcus Wilis: The Cinderella of the tournament. The miracle man. The dream of a June afternoon . In that scenario he did what he could and tried to feel comfortable, to a player who proved to be infinitely superior. Despite the avalanche of game that was in front, Marcus Wilis not lost his smile and did enjoy the stands with sparkles and harangues an audience delivered to your cause.

Centre Court. Playing Roger Federer.

No wonder Marcus Willis can't stop smiling...#Wimbledon https://t.co/R7h3VRIvnr

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 29, 2016

As expected it was Marcus Willis stage. Although he entered track with clear intentions to enjoy it and make this a real party, the first set choked from the first stroke and was literally swept her opponent in just 24 minutes. However, in the second round he changed the script. With a more relaxed Roger Federer, English tennis player points more easily found and celebrated in style. Even the chair umpire, with a funny face, he finally empathize with the cause of Marcus Willis .

The box of thunder broke in the third set. And nerveless, British tennis player found that point of madness in his game that has led to this second round of Wimbledon. And from there they could compete as equals to a whole Roger Federer. Swiss tennis player upped the intensity of their game in the final moments of the match to finish ending the dream of Marcus Willis, who left the track hailed as a true national hero.

Classy.

Roger Federer hangs back to let Marcus Willis soak up the crowd's applause.#Wimbledon https://t.co/Wby6YU4bIz

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 29, 2016

OUR VIEW: Tennis is a sport where only highlight the great figures. But under his shadow they survived by a vast majority of players who can barely make ends meet. Travel, subsistence and hotels are expenses that make the practice of this sport a pipe dream for many of them. Marcus Willis's represented today at the Central Court of Wimbledon against the best tennis player in history.

What happened to ... Juan Carlos Ferrero?

One of the great heroes of the modern history of Spanish tennis, Juan Carlos Ferrero has the honor of being one of the three Spaniards having reached the No. 1 world tennis. He won Roland Garros and is now dedicated to continue being champions at the controls of the prestigious academy Equelite.

Before the arrival of Rafa Nadal , tennis in our country was a sport that gave so much joy. In fact, there are only three Spanish players who have managed to be No. 1 ATP ranking . In addition to the Mallorcan Carlos Moya , complete the podium Juan Carlos Ferrero , who managed to ascend to Mount Olympus tennis for eight weeks in 2003 .

It was precisely that year when he joined the prestigious roster her only Grand Slam. Paris to put his feet to beat in the finals of Roland Garros for incontestable Martin Verkerk 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 . Reach two Grand Slam finals and won four Masters 1000 and other 16 ATP titles , in addition to achieving the ATP World Tour Finals in 2002 .

Juan Carlos Ferrero hung the racket in October 2012. He did it at home, in the tournament in Valencia , eyes soaked in tears and with the public of their land on his feet cheering a champion . He was 32 ​​and, for many, still a lot of tennis to offer .

Juan Carlos Ferrero current life

But Ferrero withdrew from the court.

Rafa still 'on fire' (6-3, 6-2)

Rafa Nadal has won Marcel Granollers in his debut in the Conde Godo. After a durillo start, Nadal has shown that it is at its best long as he showed last week in Monte Carlo. Granollers, the world number 50, started the game well, but quickly diluted to a great Rafa Nadal.

The great tennis practiced Rafa Nadal in Monte Carlo is not the result of chance.

Rafa Nadal has defeated Marcel Granollers , who was not an affordable rival, confirming that follows 'on fire'.

After a durillo start in which he lost his serve and had to rally under a very uncomfortable wind, Rafa showed he has regained his best the decisive moment of the season.

After losing the first two games, Nadal went into the match with great intelligence and was pulling out of the track to Marcel Granollers, the world number 50.

#Tenis ¡Bravo @RafaelNadal! Suma y sigue: victoria sobre @m_granollers en el @bcnopenbs por 6-3 y 6-2. ¡Partidazo español!

— COE (@COE_es) April 20, 2016

The second set

In the second set and definito Nadal jumped very focused on track and suffered much less than in the first because it was superior to his rival and because Granollers lost the psychological battle.

Rafa Nadal mantiene la línea en el @bcnopenbs (63 62 vs Granollers). Mañana le espera otro español: Montañés pic.twitter.com/H7j2qJpDjN

— Fernando Murciego (@fermurciego) April 20, 2016

The rival Rafa Nadal in the second round will also Spanish Albert Montanes .

Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams, best athletes of the year at the Laureus Awards

Tennis was the big star of the Laureus gala, with Djokovic and Serena as high achievers. Jan Frodeno, the New Zealand football team or were other galadornados Jordan Spieth. Very special was the tribute to Johan Cruyff, who was also awarded a special prize posthumously.

Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams were honored Monday with the Laureus Awards that distinguish the best athletes of the year at a gala held in Berlin and honored the memory of Dutch soccer star Johan Cruyff, who died the month past.

Tennis was the winner in a ceremony held at the 'Palais am Funkturm Messe' Berlin and awarded as the most outstanding athletes to the two 'first rackets' world.

The Laureus World Sportsman of the Year is Novak Djokovic! #LWSA16 pic.twitter.com/npoCTtZEax

— Laureus (@LaureusSport) April 18, 2016

Djokovic, 28, picked up personally in the German capital an award he also won, but could not get last year in Shanghai ( China ). He received from the Scottish expiloto David Coulthard Formula One, wearing a 'kilt' and, before switching to English, gave his thanks in German . Wink to local audiences. And above all, his coach, Boris Becker.

Winning eleven Grand Slam titles, 'Nole' added another Laureus to which he was also awarded in 2012, after passing the vote to the Argentine Lionel Messi ( FC Barcelona ), five times winner of the Golden Ball; Jamaican Usain Bolt , the best sprinter of all time; and American basketball player Stephen Curry, leader of the Golden State Warriors, recent winners of the NBA.

The Serb also improved in votes to the English Lewis Hamilton, who delivered one of the special awards, the 'Achievement Lifetime Achievement Sport' one of his bosses at Mercedes, the Austrian Niki Lauda , also triple world champion and living legend F1.

And the American golfer Jordan Spieth winner of the Masters and the Open USA-, 'Newcomer of the Year' at the expense of the Chilean national team winning the Copa America soccer.

Djokovic wins for the third time Laureus Award for best athlete of the year

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, world number one and winner of eleven Grand Slam titles, including six Open Australia and three Wimbledon, won for the third time Laureus Sports Award, he picked up in person at the gala held on Monday in Berlin.

Djokovic, 28, who won also two US Opens (2012 and 2015), won his third statuette to be the most voted from a selection of athletes which also included the Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi , of Barcelona , and Lewis Hamilton, triple world champion formula one.

Among the nominees for Best Athlete of the Year American basketball player Stephen Curry, leader of the Golden State Warriors were also; Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt , best sprinter of all time; and golfer Jordan Spieth, the award 'Newcomer of the Year' was.

Serena Williams wins for the third time Laureus World Sportsman of the Year

The American tennis player Serena Williams, world number one and winner of 21 Grand Slam titles, including six Wimbledon, six Open of Australia and as many of the US , won the award for the third time Laureus Sport which was granted on Monday in Berlin.

Serena, 34, who won Roland Garros three times and four times-a single Olympic champion and three in doubles with her sister Venus, who also won the Laureus World Sports Awards in 2003 and in 2010, won his third statuette to be the most voted from a selection of athletes which also included the Ethiopian athlete Genzebe Dibaba, who won last year, and the Austrian skier Anna Fenninger.

The younger of the Williams sisters, who won the Laureus Best Return in 2007, also exceeded the vote to the Jamaican athlete Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and two other Americans, swimmer Katie Ledecky footballer and Carli Lloyd .