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Casper Ruud and Maria Galligani Tie the Knot in Mallorca After a Maldives Proposal
6/17/2026, 4:29:55 AM
From Oslo Beginnings to a Maldivian Proposal
Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud and psychologist Maria Galligani grew up in neighboring Oslo suburbs. Ruud, two years younger, says Galligani “probably had no idea who I was.” They were introduced in March 2018 by fellow player Joachim Bjerke at an Oslo nightclub. They kept in touch, and Ruud says their first date occurred “on a tennis court when I was home between Wimbledon and my next tournament.” In September 2018 they confirmed their relationship on a Mallorca trip, a destination they later revisited.
Key Dates
Maldives Beach Proposal
The engagement took place at a beach bungalow in the Maldives. After a backgammon game Ruud won, Galligani stepped outside to watch the sunset. Ruud joined her, embraced her, and said he had “something that he thought would cheer me up.” He then knelt, presenting the ring as sun set, describing the scene as “a more perfect setting: a sunset on the beach, salt water in our hair, and sun-kissed skin.”
Mallorca Wedding
The ceremony was held at the Grand Hotel Son Net on Mallorca, where they took their first trip together. The four-day celebration from June 11 to 14 featured a welcome party, a sports day with a golf tournament, yoga sessions, and a garden party. Galligani said the event was designed to “give guests insight into—and share—the love we have for each other.”
Official Statements
Both Ruud and Galligani emphasized that their shared tennis background and travel experiences shaped the wedding’s programming. They highlighted sports and wellness activities as reflections of personal interests. Galligani noted that returning to Mallorca “many times for work and holidays” reinforced the island’s role as a meaningful backdrop for their milestones.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Maria, on the other hand, probably had no idea who I was, since I was two years younger and she was more interested in the older boys at the time,” — Casper Ruud
- “We stayed in touch, and our first date took place a few months later on a tennis court when I was home between Wimbledon and my next tournament,” — Casper Ruud
- “When we returned to the little beach bungalow where we were staying, we played a game of backgammon, which Casper won—as usual,” — Maria Galligani
- “It could not have been a more perfect setting: a sunset on the beach, salt water in our hair, and sun-kissed skin,” — Maria Galligani
