Tennis Stars Denis Shapovalov and Mirjam Björklund Are Engaged

They couldn't be a better match.
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Updated Aug 30, 2023

In the world of professional tennis, the love story between Denis Shapovalov and his girlfriend, Mirjam Björklund, has been a captivating narrative for fans. To our delight, their relationship took a significant step as they announced their engagement on social media.

The 24-year-old Canadian tennis player has been a fan-favorite at the US Open, drawing crowds with his electrifying play. Sadly, he was forced to withdraw from the 2023 tournament due to a knee injury—but there is a silver lining. With his focus temporarily shifted away from the upcoming US Open, Shapovalov now has the opportunity to dedicate more time to wedding planning while also supporting his 25-year-old Swedish fiancée as she competes at the prestigious event herself.

Mirjam Björklund and Denis Shapovalov's Engagement Details

On July 20, 2023, Dennis Shapovalov and Mirjam Björklund took to Instagram to announce the news of their engagement. Against the picturesque backdrop of Bastad, Sweden, this delightful revelation was shared via three gorgeous black and white photographs, accompanied by a caption with a ring and heart emoji.

Their engagement photographer, Kate Gabor, is an international photographer based in Stockholm, Sweden, who expertly captured Shapovalov getting down on one knee, beaming with joy.

How Denis Shapovalov Met Girlfriend Mirjam Björklund

While it's not totally clear how Denis Shapovalov and Mirjam Björklund first met, we can speculate that they're paths crossed thanks to their shared profession as tennis players.

Denis Shapovalov and Mirjam Björklund became official on Instagram in November 2019, when Shapovalov posted a photo of the tennis stars as a couple in Athens, Greece.

From that post forward, Shapovalov has shared numerous photos and reels of himself and Mirjam Björklund — including travel pics and anniversary photos that show the couple celebrating each year of their relationship.

They most recently celebrated their four-year anniversary on June 26th, not long before they announced their engagement. It's a sweet selfie of the two of them with a caption that says, "Happy 4 years with my bestie ❤️ looking forward to many more great years together ☺". So cute!

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