Felix Auger-Aliassime's girlfriend Nina Ghaibi sends cousin Ajla Tomljanovic heartwarming birthday message

Felix Auger-aliassime's girlfriend Nina Ghaibi sent her cousin Ajla Tomljanovic a warm message on the occasion of her birthday on Sunday. The 30-year-old Tomljanovic is currently sidelined due to a knee injury that flared up in December last year.

Ghaibi shared a series of photos with Tomljanovic on her Instagram handle, with a couple of the pictures being from their childhood too. She also wrote a heartwarming message with motivating words for the Aussie.

"Happy birthday to this lil gift of a human. Although I miss the days you'd push me around in a stroller I'd say you're still pretty fun to be around. Best times are ahead," Ghaibi wrote.

The two reportedly share a close bond, as they have been together since childhood.

The Australian tennis star reacted to the message later by commenting on the Instagram post.

"My forever pumpkin," Ajla Tomljanovic wrote.

Ajla Tomljanovic has been out of action since December

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In January, Ajla Tomljanovic revealed that she'd be out of action for a few months. The 30-year-old played her last match against Madison Keys at the Guadalajara Open, which ended up as a three-set loss for her.

While nursing her injury, Tomljanovic announced her withdrawal from the United Cup, the Adelaide International, and the Australian Open in January. Subsequently she also missed other big events such as the Sunshine Double, the Madrid Open, and the ongoing Italian Open.

Tomljanovic was particularly devastated after she had to miss the hardcourt Major in Melbourne, as it was a great opportunity for her to compete in front of her home fans.

"This morning I had a minor procedure done on my knee that went very well. Sadly I won’t be around these next few months, but I’m happy I did the necessary steps to get fully healthy. Great things take time and rehab starts very soon," Tomljanovic had posted on social media.

Ajla Tomljanovic had a minor procedure done on her knee. She was expected to make her much-awaited return after a couple of months, but is still on the sidelines.

Before getting injured, the Australian was in great form. She reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon and the US Open last year, becoming the second Australian woman after former World No. 1 Evonne Goolagong Cawley to do so in a single season.

Tomljanovic was also Serena Williams' last ever opponent, and she handed the American a defeat in the third round at Flushing Meadows. Interestingly, Tomljanovic has managed to reach her career-best ranking during this injury layoff.