3 power couples in sports who could get engaged in 2025
The sports world has notable power couples like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, with potential engagements in 2025.
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Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle (image via Ny Times)
For professional athletes, personal matters often become political and social as their romantic lives are shared publicly. As they ace in their respective fields, they have ample support from their partners/girlfriends, who are likely present in the stands or suites.
Besides the fans’ admiration for the athlete, they extend it to the power couples as well. Fans highly regard and love couples, notably NFL’s Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, as well as MLB’s Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne.
As the new year settles in, the fans can’t help but anticipate which one of the many will pop the question to their significant other. Although some of them are highly selective of their public appearances or public displays of affection, sources reveal plenty. On the other hand, PR relationships are also no fabrications as they exist in the entertainment world. However, the fans are rooting for some of the specific couples, who might get hitched this year.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
Topping the list is NFL’s Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, likely the most powerful duo of 2024. The pair broke all the standards and surpassed going stronger with each day. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end first sparked speculations with the global pop star back in September 2023 when the latter was spotted at some of his games.
That came after Kelce had vocally expressed his admiration for the singer on his podcast with brother Jason Kelce, who now shares a close relationship with Swift. Post that the pair went public in October of the same year, as they were papped holding hands.
Months later, the couple achieved ‘spellbound’ status with their iconic Super Bowl celebration when the Chiefs player publicly confessed his feelings for the first time. Rumors spread that the couple had already gotten engaged while maintaining their long-distance relationship.
Amid the distance, fake reports of a split also emerged only to be shut down. Multiple sources revealed that the couple would love to take the next step but were taking it slow. If not before, the notion seems highly likely this year.
Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle
In terms of matches, Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle make a perfect double as they went from meeting on the dating app Raya. Their acquaintance began in June 2020 when the latter moved to Los Angeles, surprisingly fully unknown who Fritz was. As the days turned to years followed, now the social media influencer had tennis at her fingertips.
She has gone viral by immersing herself in Fritz’s life, attending tennis games, and often posting behind-the-scenes content. Riddle is well-known among their fans for setting a high standard when it comes to supporting their partners.
Of their meeting, Morgan Riddle called it ‘mortifying’ and unrecommended it at best, considering the modern-day dating scenes. However, the two continue to make waves within the tennis community. Riddle attended the recent 2025 United Cup to support the winning team, USA, from the sidelines. As that prevails, it is very likely that the couple choose to go ahead with rings on their fingers.
Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne
Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne are easily one of the most adorable power couples in the sports world. As the latter recently revealed in an interview, the two are like ‘yin and yang’. While absolute contrasts, they fit perfectly in one frame.
The baseball pitcher and elaborate gymnast started dating as student-athletes at Lousiana State University. In 2023, the team selected Skenes as the first overall pick in the MLB Draft, and he made his major league All-Star debut in 2024. Throughout his journey, Dunne was a constant presence. Meanwhile, the American gymnast led her team’s victory at the NCAA tournament in 2024 besides doing college and social media.
The two do have very different lifestyles, however they make ends meet. Their chemistry is ardently visible to the fans who glue themselves to social media for an update on the couple’s life. From making their red carpet debut to being guest speakers at football events, the two have been together through it all. After 2 years of dating, Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne might decide to take the next step in their relationship and surprise the fans.
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Lakshita Kalra
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