In Pictures: Former top-10 player Julia Goerges marries former doubles World No. 1 Wesley Koolhof just days after Dutchman's retirement

The former Dutch tennis player Wesley Koolhof took the wedding vows with long-time girlfriend Julia Goerges on 14 December 2024. Koolhof last played at the 2024 Davis Cup before drawing a line to his career on November 24.

Koolhof, the two-time Grand Slam champion, started dating former German player Goerges in 2021, a year after the latter retired from professional tennis. The couple often attends off-court events and offers sneak peeks into their personal life. Goerges, the former World No. 9, was even a frequent visitor at Koolhof's tennis tournaments till he last played in November.

On December 14, 2024, the former players tied the knot in a dreamy setting, as evident in a picture carousel posted by the Dutch. The first picture featured them sharing a kiss in an open space at the Groot Warnsborn estate in the Netherlands. The next picture captured an adorable moment, followed by the ring exchange ceremony at the altar.

"Mr & Mrs - 14.12.2024," read the caption.

The two-time Grand Slam champion also posted a story of the couple walking down the stairs holding hands.

Julia Goerges, who won seven singles and five doubles titles, got to experience the prospect of her life away from the spotlight during the tour break amid the coronavirus pandemic.

"If you have stayed away from the tour for five to six months, it just opens up a whole different new chapter. I knew that at some point it’s also nice to step away and not be in the spotlight all the time. I’d rather be at home, staying in pajamas every day and no one sees me," she shared, via Tennis.com.

Following her second-round exit from the 2020 French Open, Koolhof's now-fiancee's rank dropped to 45, leading to her immediate retirement.

Wesley Koolhof on his retirement after the 2024 Davis Cup - "I want to leave while at the peak"

Wesley Koolhof at the Davis Cup Final - Italy v Netherlands Final - (Source: Getty)

Wesley Koolhof posted a strong performance at the 2024 Davis Cup, clinching the decisive match win with partner Botic van de Zandschulp and helping the Dutch team to the semifinals. Having already announced his retirement after his Davis Cup stint, the 35-year-old got several questions about his decision.

In a post-match interview, Koolhof shared that he wanted to leave the sport at his best form.

"I know I have the level to continue at the top for seven more years, but I want to leave while at the peak and aiming for a great outcome. I have no regrets, at all, about my decision." Koolhof said, via Punto de Break.

Wesley Koolhof and Goerges will attend the LT event in collaboration with LUX Tennis, offering valuable insights from 7 to 14 January 2025, in an exclusive Meet and Greet.