Who is Denis Shapovalov’s girlfriend? All about Mirjam Bjorklund

Swedish tennis player Mirjam Bjorklund may not be ranked near her fiancé Denis Shapovalov, but she’s winning hearts both on and off the court. As Wimbledon 2025 heats up, fans are curious to know more about the woman standing by Shapovalov’s side — and soon to be his wife.

Who is Mirjam Bjorklund?

Born on July 29, 1998, in Stockholm, Sweden, Mirjam Bjorklund is a professional tennis player and part-time model. Since turning pro in 2017, she’s secured 10 ITF singles titles, 2 ITF doubles titles, and a WTA Challenger doubles crown. Despite her current world ranking of 609, Mirjam reached a career-high of 123 in June 2022.

She made her Grand Slam debut at the French Open in 2022, followed by an appearance at Wimbledon. Her biggest win came in 2023 when she lifted the W100 Ilkley Trophy.

How Did Mirjam and Denis Meet?

Mirjam and Canadian tennis star Denis Shapovalov started dating in June 2019. The public first saw them together during the Stockholm Open later that year, where Mirjam cheered Denis to victory. While they knew of each other during junior tennis days, their romance blossomed after reconnecting on tour.

They now support each other at tournaments worldwide. “He’s not my coach, he’s my boyfriend,” Mirjam said in an ATP interview. “But he knows my game and helps me when he can.”

Engagement and Wedding Plans

The couple got engaged in July 2023 in Bastad, Sweden. This June, Mirjam marked six years with Denis by writing on Instagram:
“6 years today & soon I get to marry you.”

The wedding is expected to take place later this year, though it will be small and intimate. Denis confirmed that no pro tennis players will be on the guest list — just close friends and family.

Puppy Love: Their Dog Merlin and ShapeShelter

The pair are also passionate dog lovers. They adopted a cute white dog named Merlin in late 2022, making his Christmas special. Denis even launched an animal welfare project called ShapeShelter to help dogs find forever homes.

Mirjam posted during the holidays:
“All I want for Christmas is for Merlin to get adopted. We had the most amazing time fostering him.”

Relationship Highlights

• They’ve been together since 2019

• Engaged in 2023, wedding expected in 2025

• Mirjam is nine months older than Denis

• They often post adorable moments on Instagram

• Both are dedicated to their careers and dog rescue work