So what can we learn from Elena Rybakina and her boyfriend? Two things. First, find someone who looks at you the way Davide looks at a 120mph serve—with awe and a little bit of fear. Second, keep your relationship low-key. You don’t need to broadcast every nice thing they do. Just let them be your human water bottle, your silent cheerleader, and the person who knows exactly how many bagels you can eat before a big match. Or, for you, before a big Monday.
Because at the end of the day, we’re all just trying to find our own Davide or Elena. Someone who sees you at your most focused, your most competitive, and your most “I haven’t slept in 48 hours after a long flight,” and still thinks you’re the best thing since sliced bread. Or, in their case, the best thing since a perfectly timed lob. And honestly? That’s a love story we can all get behind.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go ask my partner if they’ll carry my gym bag. You know, for team bonding.
