In pictures – The return of G.E.M.S. Life and gossip from the tennis circuit

Players might be limited by living in a bubble at the moment, but that doesn’t stop them from sharing all the gossip via social media. Here’s what they’ve told us since the beginning of 2021.

Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils, who have been a couple since early 2019, had announced at the end of February 2021 that they were taking a break from their relationship. But an Instagram story from the Frenchman at the end of March suggested all might not be lost, posting a heart emoji over an image of the Ukrainian, who won her quarter-final in Miami. Asked about it on Twitter, La Monf confirmed that they were indeed back together – and the two lovebirds posted a photo on April 3 to announce their engagement! (ZM / Panoramic)

Carrie Dunn

April 4, 2021

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Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils are engaged!

Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils, who have been a couple since early 2019, had announced at the end of February 2021 that they were taking a break from their relationship. But an Instagram story from the Frenchman at the end of March suggested all might not be lost, posting a heart emoji over an image of the Ukrainian, who won her quarter-final in Miami. Asked about it on Twitter, La Monf confirmed that they were indeed back together - and the two lovebirds posted a photo on April 3 to announce their engagement! (ZM / Panoramic)
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Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter announce their relationship

Alex de Minaur used the occasion of International Women's Day on 8 March 2021 to confirm his relationship with 24-year-old British player Katie Boulter (former world No 82). De Minaur had already written "KT" on the camera after his victory over Cuevas in the second round of the Australian Open. (Source: Instagram)
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Stefanos Tsitsipas and his girlfriend Theodora Petalas

In early March 2021, Stefanos Tsitsipas made his relationship with compatriot Theodora Petalas official. The Greek explained that he met the digital project management student in New York in 2018 and started dating her in 2019. Theodora Petalas lives in London. "She is a very supportive person, she has given me great balance and I have a lot of feelings for her," Tsitsipas explained to Greek magazine DownTown. (Source: Instagram Stefanos Tsitsipas)
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Dominic Thiem in a relationship again

After breaking up with Kristina Mladenovic at the end of 2019, Dominic Thiem confirmed his relationship with Lili Paul-Roncalli, daughter of the director and co-founder of the Roncalli circus, at the beginning of 2021 - first by a photo posted on his Instagram account, then by a message on his official website in mid-January: "I never imagined that a photo sent on Instagram with Lili would be so talked about. Within hours I received interview requests from Germany and Austria, which I had to decline. My private life must remain private, although I can tell my fans this: I met Lili in Vienna for the first time. We get along well, we laugh together and we have enjoyed the few days we have been able to spend together so far." Circus artist Lili won Let's Dance in 2020 in Germany. (AI / Reuters / Panoramic)
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Public spat between Nick Kyrgios and his girlfriend

Nick Kyrgios and Chiara Passari, who have been together since July 2020, have been causing a stir on social networks this year. The couple first appeared to break up when she accused the Australian of all kinds of bad behaviour, and lamenting that he was a "narcissist", "liar" and "manipulator". Passari also revealed an exchange of messages in which Kyrgios told her that she "disgusted" him and ironically wished that she would "enjoy" her life. But that's all water under the bridge, according to Passari's latest Instagram posts, which Kyrgios regularly comments on with hearts = although they haven't officially confirmed their relationship. (Source: Instagram)
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Paire linked with reality TV star

There's been nothing officially said about Benoît Paire and Julie Bertin. But the clues are multiplying on their respective Instagram accounts. For months, they have been regularly meeting in the same place at the same time, and the location of Bertin's posts over the past few weeks is enough to make us realise that she has been to every city the French player has visited during the American tour. Paire, who likes all of the reality TV contestant's latest posts, can also be seen blurred out in a photo of Bertin playing cards. (AI / REUTERS / PANORAMIC)
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Lucas Pouille becomes a father

Lucas Pouille shared on Instagram the birth of his first child, Rose, born on 20 January 2021. The French tennis player has been married to Clémence Bertrand since September 2019 (Source: Instagram)
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The Tsonga family is growing

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga announced on Instagram in March 2021 that his wife Noura is expecting their second child. Their first son, Sugar, was born in 2017. (Source: Instagram)