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Denis Shapovalov has had a mixed 2023 season. The Canadian tennis star has performed consistently on tennis’ biggest stage, the Grand Slam tournaments as compared to the previous season. His best result this year at majors was a 4th round finish at the recently concluded Wimbledon Championships. However, on the ATP Tour, the 24-year-old has struggled for form across the tournaments. He has had disappointing early exits in several tournaments, with his best result this year being a quarterfinal finish at Adelaide 1. Nonetheless, Shapovalov had the moment of his life this year on the personal front.

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Earlier this month, the Canadian star engaged fellow professional tennis star, Mirjam Bjorklund, who hails from Sweden. It left the tennis world abuzz as they left an adorable post on social media to announce their engagement. Recently, another adorable moment took place between the power couple on a special day.

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Denis Shapovalov has a wonderful message for his fiancé on her birthday

The former Wimbledon semi-finalist’s fiancé celebrated her birthday today. On this occasion, Shapovalov took to social media to post a heartfelt message for her. Taking to his official Instagram handle, he said, Happy birthday to my bestie. Can’t wait to keep exploring the world with you.” Additionally, he added a heart and a smiling emoji to complete his adorable wish.

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In response to this, Mirjam Bjorklund also commented in an adorable fashion, thanking Shapovalov for his wish. Replying to his post, she said, “Thank you my love. You’re my rock!”

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The Canadian star has been having the time of his life on the personal front. He often shares glimpses of adorable times with his fiancé. Recently, he had a wonderful way to propose to his girlfriend-turned-fiancé, Mirjam Bjorklund.

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Shapovalov sets relationship goals with a wonderful proposal

Earlier this month, Shapovalov took to social media to announce the news of his engagement. He posted a series of photos where he’s seen bending down to one knee to propose to Bjorklund with a wonderful ring.

Subsequently, he also shared an intimate photo with her, capping his successful proposal with a passionate kiss. Coming to the professional front, Shapovalov will look to ride the momentum from his personal life on the tennis court. He’ll aim to dig deep at the US Open, the last Grand Slam tournament of the season.

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering ATP and WTA storylines from the ES Trends Desk since 2023. He delivers breaking insights on major tournaments and player arcs, decoding tactical shifts and viral moments into accessible takeaways for fans worldwide. His coverage of Taylor Townsend’s Dubai title win stood out for capturing both the emotional significance of her victory and the context of her comeback.

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