Shapovalov beaming with pride as girlfriend Mirjam Bjorklund wins Ilkley Challenger: "I couldn't be prouder"

Denis Shapovalov congratulated his girlfriend Mirjam Bjorklund after winning the Ilkley title.

The Swedish tennis player had a fantastic week in the UK, becoming the champion of the ITF 100k event. Bjorklund achieved impressive victories against the third seed Dalma Galfi in the semifinals and the top seed Emma Navarro, who is currently ranked 60th in the world.

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After lifting the trophy, she took to her social media to share her excitement about winning the most significant title in her career so far:

"100K Title!! My biggest title yet and i’m super happy to do it on the grass in Ilkley. Thank you to everyone for your amazing support throughout the week, its been so fun!! And my team, you are the best," Bjorklund wrote.

Denis Shapovalov greeted Bjorklund, expressing his pride for the tennis player who has been his girlfriend since 2019.

"SO PROUD OF YOU CHAMP!! you work so hard and you deserve this and more to come," ‘Shapo’ wrote.

The 24-year-old Canadian also shared a photo of Bjorklund with the trophy on his Instagram stories.

"Ilkley champion!!! Biggest title of your career. I couldn't be prouder and happier for you!! More to come," he wrote on his Instagram Story.

Shapovalov is not having a good season so far. Despite currently being ranked as world No. 29, in the race to the ATP Finals (considering only points earned in 2023), the former world No. 10 is currently in 79th place. His last appearance was in Halle, where he lost in the second round to Alexander Zverev. With just one victory in three matches on grass, Shapovalov will enter Wimbledon as the 25th seed.

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