The loved ones and family of tennis player Denis Shapovalov can prepare for a big event: the Canadian will marry his girlfriend Mirjam Björklund, who plays on the WTA circuit.
“Shapo” wanted to immortalize this moment by using the services of Kate Gabor to photograph her marriage proposal.
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He posted some black and white shots on his social networks on Thursday, where we see him kneeling on the ground and fulfilling the big request near a river.
Of course, Björklund was quick to say yes, with another photo showing the couple kissing to confirm their engagement.
Thank you Kate Gabor for capturing our special moment✨
— Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) July 20, 2023
Even if the athlete from Ontario needs no introduction for sports fans in the country, the Swede is less well known here. She is 132nd in singles, with her best finish of her career being 123rd.