Anastasia Potapova Engaged to Alexander Shevchenko

Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Sunday, September 24, 2024True love can blossom on Tour.Twenty-two-year-old Russian stars Anastasia Potapova and Alexander Shevchenko are engaged!More: Federer Addresses United NationsHalep on Doping Ban: It's InsaneThe couple shared the joyous news in an Instagram post with Potapova showing off an exquisite engagement ring.

World No. 26 Potapova has spoken about the challenges the couple faced sometimes playing in different countries.Yet, they've made it work and hopefully have found their happily-ever afters alongside other successful tennis couples, including Roger Federer and Mirka Federer, Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina and the engaged Bjorn Fratangelo and Madison Keys.The Russian couple have shared some of their tennis adventures together on social media.

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