Most people who watch the US Open do so for the love of the sport. Of course, there are others who simply watch to see who the most attractive athletes are before pursuing their partners. Frances Tiafoe’s girlfriend Ayan Broomfield, in particular, is attracting a lot of attention online. The 27-year-old is a professional tennis player, just like her better half; that’s just a small part of what has brought the two closer together since they began dating in 2015.

Everything you need to know about Ayan Broomfield

Before we look at her love life, let’s get to know Broomfield personally. The raven-haired beauty was born on August 13, 1997, in Ontario, Canada, where she played tennis as a child. She was ranked 467th in her WTA doubles debut at the Coupe Banque Nationale, but after that Broomfield focused on a solo career.

She began her post-secondary education at Clemson University in South Carolina, where the Canadian was named ACC Freshman of the Year and honored as ITA Carolina Region Rookie of the Year. For her third year, Broomfield transferred to UCLA “because of its rich history.” She did the institution proud by bringing home an NCAA doubles championship title with partner Gabby Andrews in her senior year.

In 2020, Frances Tiafoe’s friend graduated with a degree in women’s studies and has since settled in Los Angeles to focus on her professional career. While making a name for herself as an athlete, Broomfield has worked with brands like Wilson and Athleta and also launched her own foundation earlier this year to “support local programs around the world.”

Frances Tiafoe’s girlfriend is a pro at supporting him from afar

Although Tiafoe is more famous than ever, there are still some things in his life he chooses to keep private. His relationship with Broomfield began in September 2015, but it wasn’t until 2018 that they became Instagram official. The tennis champ spoke more openly about things as their fourth anniversary approached, writing in a heartfelt post, “Damn time has flown by insanely fast. We were together and together.” “I love you deeply, Sexy. You are a crazy girl but I couldn’t imagine being with anyone else,” he added.

While Broomfield is often spotted supporting her lover from the stands, he was just as proud to celebrate her work in 2021 King Richard. They attended the premiere together after she doubled for Saniyya Sidney, who played Venus Williams in the film. The more we hear from the couple about their relationship, the easier it is to cheer them on. “We balance each other out a lot,” Frances Tiafoe’s friend told ATP.

“We can talk about tennis. I mean, I’ve played tennis myself. Even when we look at the draw and look at certain players, sometimes I can act as a sounding board for games. I just feel like we just understand it and know what it takes for someone to be able to compete at the highest level,” Broomfield said.