Mackenzie McDonald is on his way to Munich for the ATP 500 event next week in the German city. It is unlike any trip he has ever taken, though.
McDonald on Monday announced his engagement to WTA player Maria Mateas. They shared their special moment at a botanical garden in Orlando, where they both spend time training.
“I wanted to do this for a while, and had the ring on me, but didn't really want to do it over the offseason when everyone else does it,” McDonald told ATPTour.com. “I wanted to have our special moment. Did it in Orlando, and probably the biggest thing was [that I caught her] off guard, for sure.
“It's really hard to get any surprise past her and pretty proud of myself for pulling it off without her knowing.”
Some people know exactly when they will propose to their partner and when. That was not the case for McDonald, the No. 100 player in the PIF ATP Rankings.
“I’ve actually been traveling with the ring for months, and it's been going all over the world, because I just didn't know when I was going to see her,” McDonald said. “But I knew I wanted to do it around this time. We just happened to both be here and I did it at a botanical garden. We couldn't be happier.”
As happy as the newly engaged couple is, life as professional tennis players does not stop. Mateas is competing in Boca Raton, Florida and McDonald is on his way to Munich for the BMW Open.
“We couldn't be happier,” McDonald said. “Our families are so happy, and we're looking forward to forever.”
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