Belgian WTA star Elise Mertens recently caught a lot of attention. However, it is not just her incredible performances at the ongoing Indian Wells tournament that have put her in the limelight. Recently, Mertens won the trophy of the Australian Open Tournament 2024’s doubles. She partnered with Hsieh Su-we to take over Jelena Ostapenko and Lyudmyla Kichenok to bag the winner’s title. Nonetheless, post-victory her rumored boyfriend is the one who stole the show with his wish.

For the past several months, the tennis fraternity showed their curiosity about a tennis player, who was spotted spending time with Mertens. Although the Belgian WTA star officially confirmed the relationship last year, fans still couldn’t contain their excitement about how love blossomed between the duo. The inquisitiveness still surrounds the 30-year-old and the bond between the two.

Elise Mertens’ tennis-playing boyfriend belongs to Mertens’ home country

This Belgian WTA star’s tennis player boyfriend is an ATP pro from Belgium named Christopher Heyman. This thirty-year-old tennis player is currently ranked 2215 and spotted being an ardent supporter of his girlfriend. Recently, Heyman shared a photo with Mertens holding her doubles Australian Open trophy this year on his official Instagram profile. Sharing the photo, this Belgian ATP player wrote- “To live through these moments together is magical. Moments I will cherish for a very long time #australianopen.”

Heyman earned nineteen ITF titles before he retired from international tennis. He also bagged 258th rank as his highest ATP ranking back in  February 2018. However, that is a different story. This is because the internet is currently flooded with adorable comments on Heyman’s picture with Mertens. In fact, the Belgian WTA star was spotted dropping a heart and an infinity emoji as a comment on the post.

After this, fans are assured that these two are on cloud nine right now. Astonishingly though, this retired Belgian player was not just Mertens’ boyfriend. He also coached the WTA star.

Christopher Heyman accompanied Elise Mertens during the 2023 US Open tournament

Elise Mertens faced a crisis as she separated from her coach two weeks before the US Open 2023 tournament. At that moment, Heyman came forward and coached the Belgian WTA star. The duo was already dating back then. However, this is not the first time Mertens opted for such a resolution. Back in 2021, her then-boyfriend Robbe Ceyssens coached her for her professional tournaments.

Nevertheless, Heyman’s coaching and partnership have proved fruitful for the Belgian tennis player. Elise Mertens and Christopher Heyman’s beautiful bonding has inspired their fans. The duo has melted the hearts of many with their love and affection for each other. The two often travel and explore different places together, including Mexico, France and supporting each other online through heartfelt comments.

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