Wimbledon has commenced, drawing a crowd of partners and family members, often referred to as WAGs (wives and girlfriends) and HABs (husbands and boyfriends), to support the tennis elite.
Among those in attendance are Jelena Djokovic, wife of tennis legend Novak Djokovic, who is competing for his 25th Grand Slam title. Also present is American soccer player Trinity Rodman, dating Ben Shelton, and American influencer Paige Lorenze, engaged to Tommy Paul. Other notable partners expected to draw attention include Ayan Broomfield, Ivana Nedved, and Nina Ghaibi.
Serena Williams' husband, tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, and Aryna Sabalenka's fiancé, Georgios Frangulis, are also part of this year's contingent.
Louise Jacobi, fiancée of British tennis star Cameron Norrie, is described as his "secret weapon." A textile designer from Chicago, Jacobi has been with Norrie since 2020. She has spoken about her role in helping Norrie maintain a sense of separation from tennis and stay calm, a sentiment echoed by Norrie's parents. Jacobi, who embraces the "WAG" label, has noted the difficulties it poses for maintaining a personal career due to the unpredictable nature of the tennis tour. The couple became engaged in South Africa in November.
Daria Medvedeva, who first met Russian player Daniil Medvedev when they were both 12, married him in 2018. A former tennis player herself, Daria's background in the sport has been credited by Daniil with helping him improve as a person and player, understanding the demands of his schedule. He famously dedicated his 2021 US Open win to her on their third wedding anniversary.
Jelena Djokovic, married to Novak Djokovic, has a history with the tennis star dating back to their childhood in Serbia. After dating for eight years, they married in 2013. Jelena pursued her own aspirations, studying luxury brand management and co-founding the Novak Djokovic Foundation, focused on early childhood education. She also had a brief foray into modeling. The couple has two children and two poodles.
American influencer Paige Lorenze met her fiancé, Tommy Paul, at the US Open in 2022. Beyond supporting Paul at tournaments, Lorenze manages her social media presence and her lifestyle brand, Diary Boy. She has described their relationship as healthy and noted Paul's independence. The couple announced their engagement after a beach proposal. Lorenze has previously been linked to actor Armie Hammer.
Trinity Rodman, daughter of basketball icon Dennis Rodman and a soccer star in her own right, is dating Ben Shelton. She made her Wimbledon debut last July. The couple, who made their relationship public on Instagram in March, have been each other's support, with Shelton consoling Rodman after her team's championship game loss in November.
Ayan Broomfield, who is dating tennis player Frances Tiafoe, is also a tennis player herself. The couple, who met as junior players, first crossed paths at the 2015 US Open. Broomfield has played collegiate tennis and won an NCAA doubles championship. She also served as a body double for Saniyya Sidney in the film "King Richard."
Sebastian Korda is engaged to Ivana Nedved, an Italian marketing graduate and daughter of soccer player Pavel Nedved. They began dating in February 2021 and frequently travel together for Korda's tours. Nedved often shares aspects of her life, including travel and fashion, on Instagram.
Canadian tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime is married to Nina Ghaibi, a Croatian equestrian. The couple began dating in March 2019 and confirmed their relationship at the Met Gala in 2021. They exchanged vows in Marrakech in September.
Missing from this year's event is Morgan Riddle, who previously dated Taylor Fritz and has stated she will no longer pursue relationships with athletes.
Notable absences include Morgan Riddle, who will not join the class of 2026 after she split from US tennis star Taylor Fritz earlier this year and swore off athletes entirely.