US Open 2013: The WAGs` slam quotient : Bec Cartwright

The better halves

The glam quotient at every Grand Slam is high not with just the presence of tennis stalwarts, but also because of their better halves.

With the hectic schedule of the tennis circuit, the wives and girlfriends of tennis stars are a regular at the tours.

These women don’t hide their on-court emotions. Their myriad emotions have been captured numerous times. Be it Kim Sears cheering for Andy Murray or Jelena Rustic egging on Djokovic. Mirka Federer has a rock solid presence besides Roger Federer.

We bring to you seven significant others of your favourite tennis stars.

Jelena Ristic

Jelena Ristic and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic have been in a steady relationship since 2005. Jelena has been a regular fixture in the stands in all of Nole’s matches.

She has been seen constantly cheering for Djokovic.

After a Grand Slam win, the Serbian makes sure to thank his girl in his post win speeches.

The swimwear model runs the charitable Novak Djokovic Foundation. She has been often compared to Andy Murray’s long-term girl friend Kim Sears.

Maria Francisca Perello

Rafael Nadal and Maria (fondly called Xisca) have been dating since 2005.

They have kept their private life closely guarded. The paparazzi have clicked them on vacations and beaches but haven’t been able to get any of them talk about each other.

Her visits on tours are less frequent. The first Grand Slam final she watched Rafa play in was Wimbledon 2013.

Addressed by Rafa as Mary, the beautiful Maria treasures her independence and works with an insurance company in Palma.

Kim Sears

Andy Murray’s and his stunningly pretty girlfriend Kim Sears have been together for almost five years.

Sears has been with Murray in all thick and thins. Being the daughter of a tennis coach, she is well aware of the hectic schedules and has not been complaining.

She doesn’t shy away from the media and knows being with a player as magnanimous as Murray has its pros and cons.

She is constantly present in the stand with Judy Murray and rest of Andy’s team.

Sears and Murray broke up for a while in 2009 but reconciled in 2010. The break-up was reportedly due to the fact that Murray played too much Play Station!!

Mirka Federer

Roger Federer met Mirka Vavrinec at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Mirka herself a tennis player has been with Federer ever since.

The couple got married in 2009 and have been blessed with twin girls.

Mirka, a former professional tennis player, is seen at each and every match Federer plays. Her presence has been rock solid with Federer.

Her expressions are a clear replica of Federer’s game. She is as cool as Federer off court and is now often seen with her two kids cheering for Roger.

Ester Satorova

The svelte Ester Satorova is the girlfriend of Tomas Berdych, who is in good form this season.

Satorova and Berdych have been dating for almost two years and the handsome couple have often turned heads on at various tours.

After his nine years long romance with tennis player Lucie Safarova ended in 2011, the Czech began dating model Ester Satorova.

Sara Foster

Sara Foster, an actress, is wife of Tommy Haas and is best known for her role as Jen Clark in 90210.

The couple got married in 2010 and have a baby girl - Valentina.

Sara is the daughter of music producer Davis Foster.

Bec Cartwright

The Australian actress got married to Australian tennis star Lleyton Hewitt in 2005 in a much-hyped wedding at Sydney Opera House.

Their wedding reception took place at Taronga Zoo and the couple sold the exclusive coverage of the day to a magazine.

Before his marriage with Bec, Lleyton was in a long term relationship with Belgian tennis superstar Kim Clijsters.

Manushree Chaumal