Tennis Star Casper Ruud, Fiancée Maria Galligani Expecting First Baby

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Casper Ruud’s family is in for a whole lot of love.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news: The tennis titan who graced our screens in the inaugural season of Netflix’s sports docuseries Break Point, has announced a beautiful addition to his life! His beloved fiancée, Maria Galligani, is expecting their first bundle of joy – a precious baby girl.

“The team is growing,” he wrote in a post on Instagram Sept. 11. “See you next year babygirl.”

The thrilling announcement included a picture of the couple, who got engaged in November following six years together, lovingly seated with their dog named Casper, as he gently cradled the expectant mother’s growing belly. The post additionally showcased an endearing image of the dog placing its paw on an ultrasound of the baby, positioned alongside a pair of white infant boots adorned with pink bows.

In 2018, Casper, aged 26 at the time, and Maria, who was 27, started dating. Six years later, during that same year, Casper, a sportsman ranked 12th in the ATP, decided to elevate their relationship by proposing marriage. He announced this happy news on Instagram last November with the caption “I’m thrilled to marry you.

As I, a devoted admirer, have observed over time, Casper’s professional journey has blossomed magnificently. Yet, he has chosen to shield his personal life from the public eye, respecting the wishes of his beloved fiancée who prefers privacy.

In a November interview with We Are Tennis, he stated that Maria had the freedom to make her own decision. He added that they had crossed paths before his current success, which meant changes for her too, and their journey together wasn’t always smooth sailing.

Additionally, as his work responsibilities expanded, he acknowledged Maria’s patience with his frequently busy timetable.

He admitted that before he could focus on his partner, there were many things to handle such as tennis matches, media obligations, meetings with sponsors. He praised her for being incredibly patient and understanding about these matters, but noted that she prefers to keep a low profile on social media and avoid the spotlight.

Keep reading for more athletes and their significant others…

In March 2025, the sports world witnessed an exciting development as Trinity Rodman, a renowned figure in both tennis and soccer, publicly confirmed their romantic relationship with a heartfelt kiss on Instagram, thereby forming a powerful new athletic duo.

Throughout the Grand Slam tournaments, she has consistently stood as a steadfast advocate. She’s even been firm in rebuking reporters who connected her to her estranged father, Dennis Rodman, instead focusing on highlighting her achievements at Wimbledon.

Ben’s games always have his family present as his backing, which includes his father,” Rodman stated on her July 7 Instagram story, criticizing the Wimbledon commentators for their comments regarding her family. “His father isn’t part of my life, so there’s no need to mention him during matches when I don’t even want discussions about him during mine.

In 2020, Fritz announced his relationship with Morgan Riddle, whom he met on Raya. Since then, the influencer has been supporting her partner as he climbs the ATP rankings.

In 2024, she shared with TopMob News that she encountered him, and they embarked on a journey together about a few months later during a tour. Now, close to four years have passed since then.

The pair frequently offer insights into their romantic relationship. Notably, Fritz (who was married to tennis player Raquel Pedraza from 2016-2019 and became a father to Jordan in 2017), along with Riddle, were showcased on the Netflix series, Break Point, delving into the competitive world of tennis.

As of 2023, two-time grand slam champion was purposely keeping her love life private. 

In March 2023, she shared with People that there are aspects of herself that she likes to reveal and others she prefers to keep private. She expressed that she feels her life is somewhat under her own control as well.

Despite this, her boyfriend, who surprisingly had Gauff’s mom as his fourth-grade teacher, has become a crucial source of advice. As Gauff shared with reporters about her 2023 US Open victory, “Last night, I started off a bit, but honestly, I just called my boyfriend. We chatted until it was time to go to bed, so we spoke until 1:00 am, and then I went to sleep.

Dimitrov and Eiza González announced their relationship on Instagram in May 2025, shortly after speculations of them being together started. Since then, Eiza has been open about her support for the tennis player through thick and thin, such as during his withdrawal from Wimbledon in early July 2025 due to an injury sustained mid-match.

On her Instagram Story, July 7th, González wrote, “My dearest one, my heart swells with pride. This is merely a fleeting moment that will only strengthen you further. Witnessing your resilience today amidst the world’s gaze served as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary person you are. A champion in every sense, you’ve proven yourself to us all, and you’ll do it again. I am deeply in love with you.

Five years into their relationship, the tennis stars revealed their engagement news in 2024. Boulter posted about it joyfully, saying “We’ve had a little secret to keep.

The duo crossed paths in 2020 at a hotel where they were temporarily residing. As Boulter recounted to the Sydney Morning Herald in June 2024, they ran into each other early in the morning around 6 o’clock and decided to grab coffee together. “Since that encounter,” he said, “I realized I was committed for the long term.

In January 2025, the four-time grand slam champion publicly announced her breakup with rapper Cordae after five years of relationship. Despite their split, she emphasized that they remain friends and expressed gratitude for their romance as it resulted in their daughter Shai.

I’m genuinely thrilled that our lives intertwined, as my daughter is truly my greatest treasure. Our shared journeys have greatly contributed to my personal growth.

Paul might possess the necessary abilities on the court, but his partner, Paige Lorenze, who he started dating in 2022, often serves as his guiding coach off the field, offering valuable insights beyond sports.

Paul mentioned to People in April 2025 that she’s been emphasizing the importance of self-care, which for him specifically means regularly applying sunscreen and using a moisturizer at night.

Even though Lorenze isn’t new to handling a tennis racket, he can’t help but be amazed by his girlfriend’s skill. “Let me tell you,” he exclaimed, “I must admit I’m quite impressed!” He continued, “She plays incredibly well, her strokes are spot on. She clearly knows her way around the court.

The top tennis players share harmony both on and off the court. Notably, they crossed paths after Svitolina clinched the WTA Finals trophy in Singapore in 2018, and they got married in July 2021. Approximately one year later, they brought a baby girl named Skaï into their family.

On Instagram in October 2022, Monfils wrote that he experienced the best night of his life which concluded around 6:00 am with an extraordinarily beautiful woman. He expressed his gratitude to his wife and God for this extraordinary moment, welcoming into the world his new princess, Skaï, who is strong and brave.

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2025-09-11 22:17