Bertens proposed for marriage | Of tennis

"I said" yes "to the love of my life," Wateringse announced via Instagram on Instagram.

Bertens proudly shows his wedding ring in the plate, which is crazy enough for his little finger. "It's a bit too small, but it does not matter!"

De Rijke, 31, is not only Bertens's friend, but she is also active in her team as a physiotherapist, fitness trainer and training partner.

Bertens, who climbed to ninth place in the world, closed a fantastic year last week. In Singapore, she lost in semifinal of the WTA final of the future winner, Elina Svitolina.

Bertens started in 2018 as number 31 in the world. With victories (including doubles tournaments) in Brisbane, Charleston, Seoul and Cincinnati, she is now the fourth Dutchman to become one of the top ten tennis players in the world.

Only Brenda Schultz, Betty Stöve and Kea Bouman are ahead. Schultz was the last Dutchman in the top 10 in 1996.