“I can explain… @fanaticssportsbook,” read Olivia Dunne’s caption as she posted a picture of her wearing her birthday suit, posing inside a bathtub placed on the 50-yard line of the Rose Bowl Stadium. This was part of Fanatics Sportsbook’s new ad campaign, where Dunne humorously introduces features like FanCash back, Fair Play insurance, and the Game Day Guarantee. While the former gymnast welcomes the football fans with her unique ad, she’s also keeping an eye on other sports. The US Open for today. But what role does Paul Skenes play here?

Olivia Dunne shared on Instagram that she’s heading to the US Open, posting a mirror selfie with the caption, “us open🥎”. She donned a brown polka-dot dress with ruffles, a matching headband, and a gold chain bracelet, her hair falling naturally around her shoulders. In another story, she shared a playful car selfie from New York City, sticking her tongue out. While the tournament features stars like Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, and Novak Djokovic, Olivia’s main focus today is somewhere else.

She is cheering on her boyfriend, Paul Skenes. Posting a picture from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Olivia was seen watching a baseball game on her phone. She captioned, “gotta keep my priorities straight”. Paul Skenes is back to throwing the splinker as the Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

Dunne has been right there cheering on Paul Skenes at his baseball games, both in the stands and online. She often travels to catch his starts, showing up at different stadiums to support him. When Paul was making his debut on May 11, 2024, on the biggest stage for baseball, Dunne was found in the stands.

“I just have the most confidence in him ever, so I trust in him and what he’s put in, and I’m just so excited.” She had shared back then.

Although she receives criticism for her presence at times, she has stood up to it. And the couple has been absolutely adorable. The 2024 NCAA champion has an ‘English Cream’ golden retriever named Roux, alongside whom she watches MLB starts of Paul on the MLB app.

But she also has a routine every time she is in the stadium.

Olivia Dunne’s secret ritual before every Paul Skenes’ pitch

Every time Paul Skenes dons his Pirates jersey and takes the field, Olivia Dunne transforms from superstar to baseball’s most devoted fan.

When Skenes earned the start at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game against the American League, the 22-year-old was mic’d up for the TV broadcast, and that is when her secret ritual before her boyfriend pitches became public. She was caught saying, “Before every pitch I have to yell.” And guess what’s the next thing she did?

She screamed, “Let’s go, Paul,”.

Though the American League (AL) defeated the National League (NL) 5–3, Skenes retired Steven Kwan, Gunnar Henderson, and Aaron Judge in order in his one-inning appearance.

Before his debut, she gave him a black Gucci tie to wear to the ballpark. It’s now reserved, he says, “for special events.” While he wore it to the All-Star Game, Skenes explains, he is otherwise saving it “for the postseason.”

So, what are your favorite moments from the couple?