Who is Bjorn Fratangelo? Here’s everything to know about Madison Keys' longtime partner & fiance

Madison Keys, the accomplished American tennis player, is making waves at the U.S. Open once again, with the support of her fiancé, fellow American tennis player Bjorn Fratangelo. The couple, aged 28 and 29 respectively, has been in a relationship since 2017 and recently got engaged.

Who is Bjorn Fratangelo?

Bjorn Fratangelo's roots trace back to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He began playing tennis at the tender age of 4. Reflecting on his early days, Fratangelo mentioned, "I played a few sports growing up, but when I was a youngster, I was really shy and tended to shy away from team sports. Tennis was the sport I gravitated toward the most because I could play it by myself."

Contrary to what some might think, his first name has nothing to do with tennis legend Bjorn Borg. Fratangelo shared, "I don’t think about Borg. For me, it’s just my name. That’s what people call me. He was my dad’s idol growing up, and they actually met him before I was born, and I guess they were picking some names, and that was the one they went with."

One of his early highlights was winning the 2011 Roland Garros junior title. This achievement brought significant attention his way, but Fratangelo admitted, "I had a lot of eyes on me after that. It weighed me down a little bit. I didn’t want one good result to anchor the process."

While he broke into the top 100 in 2016, currently, his world ranking stands at 638.

Madison Keys and Bjorn Fratangelo: Relationship timeline

Keys and Fratangelo first crossed paths when they both resided in Boca Raton in 2006, sharing the same training facility and forming a close-knit group of friends. Later, they both relocated to Orlando and even shared the same apartment complex for a period. Their romantic relationship began in 2017, culminating in a proposal in 2023.

Regarding the engagement, Keys fondly recalls, "He actually did it at home. The day that I got back from Dubai, so I was not expecting it at all. I was sitting on the couch, and he was like, ‘Hey, I have your birthday present.’ He handed me something and then got down on one knee. Just sitting on the couch, so now we have to keep the couch forever."

In 2021, the couple teamed up to play mixed doubles at the U.S. Open, a decision that brought joy to Keys. "He finally wore me down," she admitted. "I was always just saying I was going to be so nervous and I was going to have to try so hard, but he finally said, ‘We’ll just have some fun.’ I’m very happy that we did it."

Fratangelo echoed her sentiment, saying, "We had to do it once. If we never do it again, fine. I would like to, though. It was a lot of fun, but it’s no secret that maybe this year for her has been a bit of a struggle. [It was] just to have some fun on court with me and play and try to get a win and if not, just have an hour of laughs and fun. It’s good for everybody."

Fratangelo is a familiar presence in Keys' player's box, offering valuable coaching advice and support. According to Keys, his presence has helped her enjoy the game more and alleviate some of the pressure. She noted, "He's really just kind of helped me enjoy being on the tennis court. There’s been just some, I mean, a few things here and there...Overall just really time on court, just kind of trying to get me to relax and take a little bit of pressure off of myself. I think when you have one of your biggest supporters standing there, especially after the French Open, a tough time for me, just kind of having that constant support I think was the biggest difference."

FAQs:

Who is Madison Keys?

Madison Keys is a professional tennis player from the United States. She was born on February 17, 1995, in Rock Island, Illinois. Madison Keys is known for her powerful and aggressive playing style, particularly her strong serve and groundstrokes.


Who is Bjorn Fratangelo?

Bjorn Fratangelo is a professional tennis player from the United States. He was born on July 19, 1993, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bjorn Fratangelo is known for his skills on the tennis court, particularly his ability to compete in both singles and doubles events.

1. Who is Madison Keys?
   Madison Keys is a professional tennis player from the United States. She was born on February 17, 1995, in Rock Island, Illinois. Madison Keys is known for her powerful and aggressive playing style, particularly her strong serve and groundstrokes.
2. Who is Bjorn Fratangelo?
   Bjorn Fratangelo is a professional tennis player from the United States. He was born on July 19, 1993, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bjorn Fratangelo is known for his skills on the tennis court, particularly his ability to compete in both singles and doubles events.