Marketa Vondrousova shares heartfelt hospital moment with Czech boyfriend Andrew Paulson

Marketa Vondrousova, ranked No. 39 on the WTA Tour, recently gave fans a heartfelt glimpse into her personal life. She shared a tender moment with her new boyfriend, Andrew Paulson. He was seen recovering in a hospital bed.

In a social media post that quickly garnered attention, Vondrousova referred to Paulson as her "brave man," offering a glimpse of the strong bond they share. The photo captured Paulson lying in a hospital bed, with Vondroušová by his side, smiling through the difficult moment. Though the exact reason for his hospitalization wasn’t disclosed, the post radiated love, and solidarity.

Andrew Paulson, also a professional tennis player, is a promising talent in the world of tennis. The couple has been supportive of each other’s careers, often seen cheering each other on during tournaments. This recent episode underscores the importance of their partnership, not just in victories but in moments of adversity as well.

After her breakthrough Wimbledon title in 2023, Vondroušová entered 2024 with hopes of building on her success. However, her season has been less consistent than expected. She had a few bright moments, notably deep runs at the French Open and the Stuttgart Open, but otherwise, her results stagnated. These limited highlights left her season feeling underwhelming compared to her meteoric rise the previous year. Have a look.

Wimbledon
R128 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro [ESP] d. Vondrousova 6-4 6-2

Berlin
R16 Anna Kalinskaya [RUS] d. Vondrousova Retires
R32 Vondrousova d. Rebeka Masarova [ESP] 6-4 6-3

Roland Garros
QF Iga Swiatek [POL] d. Vondrousova 6-0 6-2
R16 Vondrousova d. Olga Danilovic [SRB] 6-4 6-2
R32 Vondrousova d. Chloe Paquet [FRA] 6-1 6-3
R64 Vondrousova d. Katie Volynets [USA] 0-6 6-1 6-4
R128 Vondrousova d. Rebeka Masarova [ESP] 6-1 6-3

Strasbourg
Strasbourg QF Anhelina Kalinina [UKR] d. Vondrousova 5-7 6-3 6-2
R16 Vondrousova d. Magdalena Frech [POL] 5-7 6-1 6-0

Rome
R32 Sorana Cirstea [ROU] d. Vondrousova 7-6(1) 6-3
Rome R64 Vondrousova d. Ana Bogdan [ROU] 6-2 3-6 6-4

Madrid
R32 Mirra Andreeva [RUS] d. Vondrousova 7-5 6-1
R64 Vondrousova d. Shelby Rogers [USA] 6-1 6-3

Stuttgart
SF Marta Kostyuk [UKR] d. Vondrousova 7-6(2) 6-2
QF Vondrousova d. Aryna Sabalenka [BLR] 3-6 6-3 7-5
R16 Vondrousova d. Anastasia Potapova [RUS] 7-6(5) 6-1
R32 Vondrousova d. Donna Vekic [CRO] 6-4 6-3

Indian Wells
Indian Wells R32 Marta Kostyuk [UKR] d. Vondrousova Walkover
R64 Vondrousova d. Bernarda Pera [USA] 6-0 6-2

The former Wimbledon winner can only hope for the best for her boyfriend, and her 2025 season.