Former chilean tennis star Marcelo Ríos, once ranked world No. 1, has publicly shared details of a new relationship, sparking interest among fans and media alike. Ríos, 47, revealed his affection for vanessa Sofía Bourgeois via Instagram on Tuesday, praising the influencer in a heartfelt post. Bourgeois, a nutritionist and fitness enthusiast with nearly 100,000 followers, reciprocated the sentiment, confirming the quickly blossoming romance. This marks a public relationship for Ríos, who has largely kept his personal life private following his retirement from professional tennis in 2004.
Former tennis star Marcelo Ríos has publicly revealed his new romantic relationship, sending a wave of excitement through his fanbase.
“El Chino,” as Ríos is known, surprised followers on Tuesday afternoon when he shared a photo of a mysterious woman on Instagram, declaring his affection for her.
“I never thought women like you existed,” the former athlete wrote on the social media platform.
He continued, adding that “in two days, all boundaries were lost, transforming into a love and uncontrollable attraction that one doesn’t want to ever end.”
“Never change, because this story will never repeat itself for either of us. I adore you, beautiful,” Ríos concluded his heartfelt post.
Who is Marcelo Ríos’ New Partner?
The identity of the woman who captured the former world No. 1’s heart was quickly revealed through a response on the same platform.
She is Vanessa Sofía Bourgeois, an influencer who publicly identifies as a nutritionist and fitness enthusiast.
According to her social media profile, Bourgeois works in San Miguel, Metropolitan Region, and studied at the Universidad Autónoma de Chile. Her Instagram account was nearing 100,000 followers as of today.
“Life takes unexpected turns, and you are one of them,” she wrote to her partner, alongside a photo of the tennis legend.
“Thank you for being in my life the way only you can be… I adore you too, thank you for making it special,” she added.
