While it may be a bit premature to say that Serena Williams is dating Jake Owen, we can pass along that various websites (including X-17 Online and Terez Owens), are reporting the couple had a dinner date over the weekend in Beverly Hills. According to their sources, Jake and Serena made no efforts to hide their dinner date, and left the restaurant together. Jake Owen has a career of his own as a successful country singer who first hit the scene in 2005, when his debut album produced three top 20 songs on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. His second album came out to critical acclaim providing 3 more top 20 singles, including one which reached the top 5. The album debuted at #2 on the Country chart, and #13 on the Billboard Top 200. His third studio effort released August 30, 2011 was his first to produce a number one song for him. While his album and single sales soar, Jake is touring the country with Keith Urban on his 2011 Get Closer tour.
Fast Facts: Andy and Kim have been dating for more than six years, though there have at least been a couple of off moments in their on again, off again relationship.
The 23 year old Kim is an aspiring actress, who graduated from Sussex University in 2010. While she hasn't shown up in anything any of us have seen, she recently told a British television broadcaster that she doesn't like living off Andy's living and wants a career of her own.
Quote: Ever wonder if tennis players follow the boxer creed and refrain from sex before tournaments? Wonder no more. When asked about the subject, Andy told the Daily Mail: ‘I’m not one of those sportsmen who practises a strict policy of sexual abstinence before playing... ‘Tennis is not like boxing.
‘I remember a former world heavyweight whose trainer banned him from having sex six weeks before a fight. We play every week, so with a boxer’s mentality we’d always be saying “no”."
During the 2010 US Open in New York, court temps climbed over 100 degrees. After falling behind 2 sets to 1, a shade came across the stadium, helping Nole to bounce back and win in 5 sets. Following the match, he had the hilarious interview to the right.
Go watch it. We'll wait.
Funny analogy right?
Well, let's meet the girl whose love feels like shade on a hot day.
Meet Jelena Ristic. Sadly, we vamped above because we don't have a whole hell of a lot to say about the Belgrade resident. The two were introduced through mutual tennis friends, and have been dating on and off for the better part of 6 years. She recently completed a degree in Economics. Past that,... your guess is as good as ours.
Despite the fact that Rafael Nadal has been dating Maria 'Francisca (which she goes by Xisca) Perello for almost 5 years, there is no indication that marriage is on the horizon. Especially if you consider the following quote from Rafa as told to The Telegraph UK newspaper: "If we are friends, you know it, I know it, and we don’t need to announce it. It is the same with my girlfriend.”
Rafa was able to keep the 23 year old Spanish smokeshow (and college graduate) under wraps for a long time, until she was seen sitting with Raffa's mother at one of Nadal's matches.
Rafael and Xisca are reportedly private people, and work extensively to stay out of the spotlight, accounting for the rare appearances by Xisca at Rafael's matches.
Time Together: Rumors of the couple being together began in November, 2007 after they appeared at Serena's sister Venus' clothing line launch party. This came after Serena appeared in Common's video for the song "I Want You."
Fun Facts: The two have not confirmed their relationship, but have been both spotted and photographed together in numerous locations. The two have been spotted in London, surfing in Hawaii, in Los Angeles, and numerous parties and hollywood events. Though their most famous public appearance may have come when they were denied access to a popular Miami nightclub when multi-platinum rapper and actor Common failed to meet dress code requirements.
Time Together: The pair met at the 2000 Sydney Olympics when they were both playing Tennis for Switzerland and have been together since. They were married in a secret ceremony in April, 2009.
Fast Facts: Mirka is a former tennis player who was introduced to the sport at 9 years old by Martina Navratilova. She went on to a professional career, though professional may be a bit of a stretch. The highest she was ranked at any point in her career was 76 overall before she was forced to retire from the sport due to a chronic foot injury.
Quote: The two are currently expecting their first child. In a recent interview following one of Federer's Wimbeldon matches, he credited Mirka's calm pregnant demeanor with his success. He said "Mirka's feeling great which obviously helps me to be more relaxed. She's a wonderful person anyway, but I think she's handling it really well and not going "Oh I'm pregnant, I can't move around, please help me."
She's trying to be completely normal and I think that's been really good on me. So far so good."
Time Together: The two were first rumored to be dating when Decker was in the crowd during the 2007 Davis Cup final supporting Roddick. In March, 2008, Roddick announced their engagement on his website. The two were married in April, 2009 where they had a star studded reception, capped off by performances from Elton John.
Resume: Decker has been a prominent figure in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in recent years, appearing in the 2005, 2006 and 2007 issues. She has also modeled for Teen Girl, Cosmopolitan, FHM, Glamour, Gap and Victoria's Secret. She has also appeared in music videos for Jimmy Buffet and 3 Doors Down, as well as a brief cameo on the NBC show Chuck.
Fun Facts: Andy Roddick used to date Mandy Moore. Apparently Entourage knew what they were talking about when they showed Vince becoming obsessed and subsequently downtrodden from his former love, Mandy Moore.
According to the Chicago Sun Times, Roddick became obsessed with the engagement between Moore and "rocker" Ryan Adams. They speculate that it was a driving force between the rapid engagement to Decker. They also relate stories from "anonymous sources close to the situation," which suggested that, Roddick scoured the press for any story of the Moore/Adams relationship. He would routinely buy every tabloid and celebrity rag to look for mentions. While Decker confided in friends that she thought the obsession was "sick," it apparently wasn't sick enough to keep her from walking down the aisle.
Andy. Guy to guy here. Trust us: You've upgraded. Big time. You have your choice between SI Swimsuit/Victoria's Secret model Brooklyn Decker, and the broad who tortured us for a summer with an even worse rendition of the perpetually annoying teen anthem "Candy." Come on... that's no contest.
