Love Is in the Air for Casper Ruud as He Pays Heartfelt Ode to Fiancée Following Madrid Open Win
Madrid Open champion, Casper Ruud hails his fiancée for giving him the "last boost" to get over the finish line.
www.essentiallysports.comHere’s the latest available on Casper Ruud and his wife (Maria Galligani):
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Maria Galligani gave birth to their daughter on January 30, 2026. Casper Ruud announced the birth on social media and said both mother and baby are doing well. [citation provided from ATP Tour article dated Feb 1, 2026][4][5]
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The couple married recently, with reports indicating a ceremony at Oslo City Hall in December 2025, though they’ve kept details private and plan a larger celebration later. This is corroborated by multiple outlets noting the marriage in late 2025.[2][3]
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Prior to the birth, Ruud publicly discussed that his wife was pregnant and that he was preparing to travel to the Australian Open, where he stated he would step away from a match if his wife went into labor. This was reported in coverage around January 2026.[1][3]
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