- Veronika Shkliaeva the reserved wife of Russian Tennis star, Karen Khachanov has three distinct features from her husband.
- Though reports about the beginning of their relationship vary, the fact that they met when they were still kids is constant.
- Her husband has a lot of endorsements and is worth above $8 million.
Veronika Shkliaeva is the wife of the famous Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov. Their love story dates back to when they were still kids, young and naïve. We are sure no one expected the pair would build something beautiful out of it, yet they did.
Now, the couple is enjoying their marital life; with Shkliaeva being very supportive of her husband. Also, she travels everywhere with him, and is always present at his matches, cheering him on from the crowd.
Their marriage is a match made in heaven. This article delves into their lives, marriage, family, and other important details.
Who Is Veronika Shkliaeva?
She was born and brought up in Russia. Though her date of birth is still under wraps, sources are suggesting she may have been born in 1996. However, there is no confirmation whether it is true or not.
Everything to Know Veronika Shkliaeva And Her Husband
1. They First Crossed Paths as Kids
Shkliaeva and Khachanova knew each other when they were kids. According to her husband, he was eight years old at the time, when they first met at the airport. However, he didn’t make a good impression. He mistakenly hit her when he was playing with a baggage cart. That behavior didn’t go down well with her. So, she told her mum that he is an idiot.
Other reports say they met at the Trigona Club when he started playing tennis at kindergarten, while Shkliaeva was playing for general development. Friendship was born when they went to summer camps together.
He started having feelings for her when he was 15, and that made him start paying more attention to her. Afterward, things worked out perfectly well between the pair and they started dating.
2. Walked Down the Aisle in April 2016
The couple exchanged marital vows in April 2016. Before the marriage, the duo dated for a couple of years. And in these years, they discovered a lot about each other and realized they were compatible.
Some reports say Khachanova was 19 years old at the time of their wedding which took place in Barcelona in the presence of their family and close friends. They had their honeymoon in the Maldives.
While others contrasted the report above by saying he was 20 years old at the time they tied the knots.
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3. The Couple Share a Son Together
Three years after their wedding, the couple added a new member to the family. They welcomed their first child, a son named David, born on 14th September 2019. David brought so much happiness and fulfillment to them, that Khachanova once expressed that everything is going as it should in his life.
4. Olympic Silver Medalist
Khachanova represented the Republic of Russia in men’s tennis singles at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He overcame Yoshito Nishioka, James Duckworth, Diego Schwartzman, and Ugo Humbert to reach the semi-finals. Likewise, he went on to beat Pablo Carreno Busta to set up a gold match with Alexander Zverev. Unfortunately, he lost to the German and picked a silver medal at the event.
5. Net Worth
Though her net worth is not known, her husband made a fortune from his tennis career and endorsements. His estimated net worth is above $8 million. Besides these, his endorsement deals with brands like Nike, Wilson, Rolex, Mercedes, and Giorgio Armani fetches him money too.
Throughout his professional career, the Russian tennis player so far earned $10.2 million in prize money. There is every possibility that his net worth and prize money would increase in the coming years, but, it is dependent on how far he goes in all tournaments.
6. Three Things Differentiates Shkliaeva from Her Husband
She’s is different from her husband in some ways. Firstly, she doesn’t grant interviews and spends her leisure at competitions reading books unlike him. Secondly, she reads faster than he does. And lastly, she doesn’t like taking selfies.
7. They Are Not of the Same Height
Veronika Shkliaeva is feet 5 feet 10 inches (1.78m) tall and weighs 57kg (125lbs). A woman of this height is considered to be tall. But it is average when compared to a man.
On the other hand, her husband is quite tall. He is 6 feet 6 inches (1.98m) and weighs 88kg (194lbs). So, she is way under him in both height and weight.
Complete profile of Veronika Shkliaeva
| Veronika Shkliaeva | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Veronika Shkliaeva |
| Date of Birth | NA |
| Age | NA |
| Zodiac Sign | NA |
| Birth place | Moscow, Russia |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Education | NA |
| Profession | NA |
| Father | NA |
| Mother | NA |
| Siblings | NA |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse/Partner | Karen Khachanov (m. 2016) |
| Boyfriend | Karen Khachanov |
| Kids | David |
| Religion | NA |
| Estimated Net Worth: | NA |
| Source of net worth | Husband's Wealth |
| Height | 5feet 10inches(1.78 m) |
| Weight | 57 kg |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Hair color | Dark Brown |
| Social media | NA |
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