In a heartwarming twist to the off-season, Russian tennis star Anastasia Potapova exchanged vows with her fellow tennis ace and boyfriend, Alexander Shevchenko. Their love story, which began in 2023, quickly blossomed into something serious, culminating in a beautiful union during the tennis downtime.

The joy of love seemed to translate into on-court success for both Potapova and Shevchenko in the 2023 tennis season. Potapova soared to new heights, achieving her career-best singles ranking of world number 21 in June 2023. Meanwhile, Shevchenko had his own breakthrough, concluding the year with his career-best ranking at world number 48.

Adding an extra layer of accomplishment to his stellar year, Shevchenko made waves by reaching his first-ever ATP final in Metz. This significant milestone marked a defining moment in his career, showcasing the determination and skill that has propelled him to new heights.

2023 was a break out year for Beatriz Haddad Maia. So it’s not surprising that she is on the cover of GQ magazine. GQ named her the “Woman of the Year”.

At the 2023 French Open, she reached the semifinals. She followed her French Open results at Wimbledon by reaching the fourth round. She reached her career-high singles ranking of world 10. She also reached the top 10 rankings in doubles. She is the first Brazilian woman to be ranked in the Top 10.

Tennis excellence is a family affair for Beatriz Haddad Maia. Her mother, Lais Scaff Haddad, and grandmother, Arlette Scaff Haddad, were standout tennis players in Brazil, laying the foundation for Beatriz’s remarkable journey in the sport.

A major highlight of Haddad Maia’s year was her victory at the WTA 1000 event in Madrid. Partnering with the accomplished Victoria Azarenka, they triumphed over top-seeded Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff to claim the title, showcasing Haddad Maia’s prowess on the doubles court