Tennis star prepared to quit Australian Open because of his wife
Casper Ruud is targeting Grand Slam glory Down Under
www.gbnews.comHere’s the latest on Casper Ruud’s wife and family news:
- Casper Ruud and his wife, Maria Galligani, welcomed their first child, a daughter, born on January 30, 2026. Ruud confirmed the birth and shared that both Maria and their baby are doing well.[4][5]
- The couple announced their engagement in November 2024 and were later reported to have married in a private ceremony with a larger wedding to follow at a later date. Recent coverage reiterates that they are married, with details kept private by choice.[3][6]
- Prior to the birth, Ruud had publicly discussed his wife’s pregnancy and his openness to missing matches if she went into labor, highlighting how he balanced family news with his Australian Open campaign.[1][9][3]
If you’d like, I can pull more specifics (quotes, dates, or venues) from those articles or summarize how Ruud’s personal news has intersected with his tournament schedule this season.