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Redfoo to Mandy Moore, Celebrities Who’ve Dated Tennis Stars Past and Present

Love is like a tennis match; there’s always the next set to look forward to. What is it about tennis and celebrity romances that has us glued to the headlines much like a nail-biting final at Wimbledon? It’s almost as if tennis courts double as enchanted venues for love stories that rival fairy tales.

Today we’re diving into the uncanny but utterly fascinating world of tennis stars and their high-profile romances. From Andy Roddick's past fling with Mandy Moore to Serena Williams' heartwarming love story with Alexis Ohanian, these tales are packed with drama, passion, and a whole lot of 'love’—pun intended!

Celebrities who dated tennis stars

Andy Roddick’s Love Serve

Andy Roddick, known for his booming serve, has also had a volley of notable relationships. In the early 2000s, he was linked to Mandy Moore, who cheered him on from the stands as he clinched the US Open title in 2003 (via US Magazine).

Brooklyn Decker, who married Roddick in 2009 after a love match lasting two years, is another ace in his life. The couple, who share two children Hank and Stevie, are living proof that love can be a grand slam.

Serena Williams’ Grand Slam Romance

Serena Williams, a tennis titan in her own right, has had her fair share of celebrity love matches. Before tying the knot with Alexis Ohanian in 2017, she had flings with Common and Drake, showing that her love life was as dynamic as her backhand. Williams and Ohanian’s romance started quietly in May 2015 and blossomed into a full-blown love affair by December, culminating in their wedding and the arrival of their daughter Olympia in September 2017. Their family grew with the birth of their second daughter Adira in August 2023.

The tennis court has also been a stage for other celebrity love stories. Sara Foster’s relationship with German pro Tommy Haas, which began in the mid-2000s, lasted almost two decades before their split in August 2024. They share two daughters, Valentina and Josephine, adding some love to their impressive tennis resume.

From Love Matches to Love Sets

Tennis has served as a backdrop for numerous romantic rallies. Kaley Cuoco’s whirlwind romance with Ryan Sweeting ended in a swift serve of divorce, but she later found love again with Karl Cook and then Tom Pelphrey, with whom she welcomed a daughter in March 2023.

Lastly, LMFAO’s Redfoo and Belarusian player Victoria Azarenka had a short-lived but memorable match in 2012, proving that even pop stars can have a love game with a tennis twist.

In the game of love, just like in tennis, it’s all about making the right moves and playing your cards right. Whether it’s a grand slam or a love match, tennis stars show us that sometimes the most exciting rallies happen off the court.

Story first published: Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 17:35 [IST]
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