The world’s best tennis players have descended upon Melbourne Park for this year’s Australian Open.
But it seems all eyes are on their glamorous wives and girlfriends as they support their partners from the grandstands.
From a glamorous Bachelor star to a German circus performer, meet the stunning women stealing the spotlight at the tournament.
Forget the players, it’s all about the WAGs! Meet the stunning women stealing the spotlight at the Australian Open. Pictured: Bernard Tomic, 29, and his influencer girlfriend Keely Hannah
Keely Hannah
All eyes will be on Gold Coast influencer Keely Hannah as she attends her first Australian Open as the girlfriend of tennis ‘bad boy’ Bernard Tomic.
Tomic, 29, went public with Hannah earlier this month, posting several photos of the couple posing arm in arm with matching peroxide hair.
When asked if the pair were dating, Tomic’s management exclusively told Daily Mail Australia: ‘Yes they are dating. A picture says a thousand words.’
Sweet: Tomic went public with Hannah earlier this month, posting several photos of the couple posing arm in arm with matching peroxide hair
It’s official! When asked if the pair were dating, Tomic’s management exclusively told Daily Mail Australia: ‘Yes they are dating. A picture says a thousand words’
Before going public with their romance, Hannah had been seen courtside watching Tomic play at Melbourne’s tennis centre as he trained for the Australian Open.
The pair had also been exchanging romantic comments on social media.
Bernard left ‘kiss’ emojis on a number of Keely’s Instagram posts, with the beauty responding with equal affection.
Dedication: Before going public with their romance, Hannah had been seen courtside watching Tomic play at Melbourne’s tennis centre as he trained for the Australian Open
She replied with a ‘blowing kisses’ emoji to one of his comments, and a kiss emoji to another.
The new relationship came after Tomic’s split from former Love Island contestant Vanessa Sierra.
Brittany Hockley
Ex-Bachelor star Brittany Hockley, 34, has been dating Australian tennis pro Jordan Thompson, 27, for about a year.
She attended The Australian Open last year to support her boyfriend, and is expected to turn heads in the stands at this year’s event.
The couple went ‘Instagram official’ a week before the Open last year, after Brittany uploaded a cute couple selfie to Instagram.
What a match! Ex-Bachelor star Brittany Hockley, 34, has been dating Australian tennis pro Jordan Thompson, 27, for about a year
Reality star: Brittany shot to fame in 2018 on Nick Cummins’ season of The Bachelor
‘Annnd that’s me. Game, set, match, love. Or however it goes,’ she captioned the photo, confirming their romance after weeks of speculation.
‘Either way I feel like I’ve aced it and my patience over the years has served me well.’
The couple, who first met on celebrity dating app Raya, have travelled across Europe and the United States for his matches.
On the road: The couple, who first met on celebrity dating app Raya, have travelled across Europe and the United States for his matches. Pictured together at Wimbledon
Travel: Unfortunately, due to logistical problems, the couple were still forced to spend several months of their relationship apart. Pictured together at the US open
Unfortunately, due to logistical problems, the couple were still forced to spend several months of their relationship apart.
Brittany shot to fame in 2018 on Nick ‘The Honey Badger’ Cummins’ season of The Bachelor Australia.
She has since found success with her podcast Life Uncut, which she hosts alongside fellow Bachelor alum Laura Byrne.
Podcasters: She has since found success with her podcast Life Uncut, which she hosts alongside fellow Bachelor alum Laura Byrne (left)
Brittany often discusses her relationship with the tennis ace on her podcast, and recently admitted she’d delayed their first date because she thought Jordan was ‘only going to be a summer shag’.
Their podcast has gained huge success and has recently been turned into a KIIS FM radio show.
Costeen Hatzi
Tennis ‘bad boy’ Nick Kyrgios is set to debut a new squeeze at the Australian Open this year, after finding love with 21-year-old university graduate Costeen Hatzi.
Nick went ‘Instagram official’ with the brunette in December and has been avidly flaunting his new romance ever since, showering her with courtside kisses, designer gifts and red roses.
Smitten: Tennis ‘bad boy’ Nick Kyrgios is set to debut a new squeeze at the Australian Open this year, after finding love with 21-year-old university graduate Costeen Hatzi
Spoiled rotten! Nick went Instagram official with Costeen in December and has been flaunting his new romance ever since, showering her with courtside kisses, designer gifts and red roses
The former world No. 13 has also shared several loved-up Instagram posts with Costeen.
He posed for a selfie with his ladylove on Monday, adding the caption: ‘We click. I got no doubts.’
Just last week, the smitten tennis pro also treated Costeen to a $3,450 Louis Vuitton handbag.
Cosy: The former world No. 13 has also shared several loved-up Instagram posts with Costeen
Happy: He posed for a selfie with his ladylove on Monday, writing: ‘We click. I got no doubts’
Nick was first pictured with Costeen in December at a basketball game at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney.
While it’s unclear how they met, Costeen is a budding influencer who recently graduated from university with a bachelor’s degree in psychological science.
Their relationship came not long after Nick ended his tumultuous romance with ex-girlfriend Chiara Passari.
The exes split after a heated clash in hotel quarantine in Adelaide on October 7, which resulted in police being called to the scene.
Expensive gifts: Last week, the tennis pro treated Costeen to a $3,450 Louis Vuitton handbag
Lili Paul Roncalli
Australian tennis player Dominic Thiem, 28, is believed to be dating German circus contortionist and dancer Lilli Paul Roncalli, 23.
The pair went public with their relationship in January last year, with Dominic uploading a photo of the loved-up couple hugging.
The photo put to bed months of speculation the pair were dating.
Flames: Australian tennis player Dominic Thiem, 28, is believed to be dating circus contortionist Lilli Paul Roncalli, 23
Talented: Lili is a German dancer and circus performer who won the German reality dance contest ‘Let’s Dance’ in 2020
‘I posted the picture to end the rumor mill,’ Dominic said.
‘It’s all very fresh, the last few weeks have been nice. There is nothing more to say for the time being.’
Lili won the German reality dance contest Let’s Dance in 2020.
However, it’s unclear whether the pair are still dating as they haven’t shared photos of each other on Instagram for some time.
Maria Francisca Perello
Tennis golden couple: Maria Francisca Perello, or Xisca, is the wife of Spanish tennis giant Rafael Nadal
Beauty and brains: Xisca is an insurance worker and business graduate who began dating Nadal in 2006
Maria Francisca Perello, or Xisca, is the wife of Spanish tennis giant Rafael Nadal.
The pair married in 2019 and have kept their private lives out of the public eye.
Xisca, 33, is an insurance worker and business graduate who began dating Nadal, 35, in 2006.
She is project director for the Rafa Nadal Foundation, which helps disadvantaged youths.
Camille Ringoir
Camille Ringoir is the model girlfriend of Canadian tennis player Milos Raonic.
The 29-year-old has been a constant supporter of Milos, 31, and follows him around the world to watch his games.
This year will be the fourth time she has supported him at the Australian Open.
Love all! Camille Ringoir is the model girlfriend of Canadian tennis player Milos Raonic
Commitment: The 29-year-old has been a constant supporter of Milos, 31, and follows him around the world to watch his games
Fourth time’s a charm: This year will be the fourth time she has supported him at the Australian Open
Flavia Pennetta
Flavia Pennetta has been married to Italian powerhouse Fabio Fognini, 34, since 2016.
The former tennis player, 39, was the first Italian to be ranked as World No. 1 in doubles in 2011.
She was also Italy’s first top-10 female singles player in 2009.
Flavia has retired from the sport to help raise the couple’s children, Federico and Farah.
Bond: Flavia Pennetta has been married to Italian powerhouse Fabio Fognini, 33, since 2016
Athlete: The former tennis pro was the first Italian to be ranked as World No.1 in doubles in 2011
Daria Medvedeva
Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev, 25, married wife Daria in 2018.
In addition to being his life partner, Daniil has described the 31-year-old as ‘one of the most important members of my team’.
‘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,’ he added.
Daria studied at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations and Lomonosov Moscow State University.
Dream team: Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev, 25, married wife Daria in 2018 (both pictured in November 2020)
Theodora Petalas
Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas, 23, is dating socialite Theodora Petalas, 27.
The couple are known to keep their relationship private, and rarely share photos of each other on social media.
They were first spotted together on holiday in 2020, but had known each other for several years before they started dating.
After beating Nadal at the 2021 Australian Open, Tsitsipas lovingly wrote online: ‘TP, that’s for you.’
Romance: Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas, 23, is dating socialite Theodora Petalas, 27
Stunning girlfriend: He and Petalas (pictured) were first spotted together on holiday in 2020, but had known each other for several years before they started dating
He shared several photos of the brunette beauty on Instagram in October.
He wrote in the caption: ‘Building positive relationships with people can make a difference in how resilient you are.
‘Try to connect with people who have a positive outlook and can make you laugh and help you. The more positive your relationships are, the better you will be able to face life’s challenges.’
Sophia Thomalla
Sophia Thomalla, 32, is the girlfriend of German tennis player Alexander Zverev, 24.
Thomalla is an actress, model and television presenter, and is currently the host of popular reality show Are You the One? Germany.
The couple had reportedly been friends for about four years before they started dating in 2021.
They made their first red carpet appearance in December at a celebrity fundraiser.
Lovebirds: Sophia Thomalla, 32, is the new girlfriend of German tennis player Alexander Zverev, 24
Debut: They made their first red carpet appearance in December at a celebrity fundraiser
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