Shelby Rogers announces engagement to boyfriend John Slavik
Former US Open quarterfinalist Shelby Rogers has taken her relationship to the next level by getting engaged to her boyfriend John Slavik.
Slavik is an American ice hockey professional. The duo have been together since 2020, when they first met on a blind date set up by their mutual friends. Since then, their relationship has blossomed.
Both athletes have kept their relationship a bit private, as evident by the few pictures they have posted together on their social media profiles.
On April 1, the former World No. 30 posted a few pictures of her partner proposing to her, on social media. Rogers, who wore a polka-dot dress for the special day, was elated to say "yes" to Slavik.
"My forever love," Shelby Rogers wrote on social media.
♾️ @Slavssss
My forever love 🥰💍♾️ @Slavssss https://t.co/lBSxNFPvJg
The World No. 42 later also clarified that the earlier post was not an April Fool's prank.
"*Disclaimer- definitely not an April Fool’s joke," - Rogers wrote in her post.
🥰*Disclaimer- definitely not an April Fool’s joke 😂🥰
How has Shelby Rogers fared in 2023?
Shelby Rogers kicked off her 2023 campaign with the Adelaide International 1, where she lost in the round of 32 after qualifying for the main draw of the event.
She had the same fate at the Adelaide International 2. During her third consecutive tournament in Australia, the American lost to eventual winner Aryna Sabalenka in the second round of the Major.
At the Abu Dhabi Open, Rogers produced her best result of the season. The 30-year-old earned her qualification to the main draw after winning both of her qualifying matches.
She beat the likes of Leylah Fernandez and seventh seed Anett Kontaveit to reach the quarterfinals. Up against Belinda Bencic, the American lost to the second seed 7-6(5), 6-2.
Continuing her run in the Middle East, Shelby Rogers beat compatriot Claire Liu 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the tournament. In the round of 32, Rogers squared off against Ana Bogdan and lost 7-6(3), 6-3.
At the BNP Paribas Open, Rogers beat compatriot Katie Volynets, 6-4, 4-6, 6-0, in the first round of the campaign at Indian Wells. However, in the second round, up against Greece's Maria Sakkari, Rogers lost 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 and bowed out of the tournament.
At the Miami Open, the 30-year-old beat former Grand Slam winner Sloane Stephens, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, in the first round. In the second round, Rogers lost to the Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka, 6-4, 6-3.