Alison Riske-Amritraj: A New Chapter Begins
Former World No.18 Alison Riske-Amritraj is set to embark on a new journey as she and her husband Stephen Armitraj prepare to welcome their first child, a daughter, later this year. The 2020 U.S. Olympian, known for her impressive quarterfinal run at Wimbledon in 2019, recently shared the exciting news with her fans on Instagram, accompanied by a heartwarming gender reveal featuring their beloved dog, Teddy.
In a touching post, Riske-Amritraj, 33, captioned a video of Teddy enjoying pink frosting from a cake, announcing, “She is going to be a big sister! … Little sister Amritraj coming in July!” The outpouring of love and well-wishes from her fellow Hologic WTA Tour players, including Jennifer Brady, Danielle Collins, Ajla Tomljanovic, and Shelby Rogers, highlights the close-knit community within the tennis world.
Notably, Riske-Amritraj’s pregnancy announcement adds her to the list of recent tennis stars, such as Belinda Bencic, Petra Kvitova, and Sabine Lisicki, who have shared their own journeys to motherhood in the past six months. Despite her upcoming role as a mother, Riske-Amritraj’s impressive career achievements, including three tour titles and memorable Grand Slam performances, serve as a testament to her dedication and talent on the court.
Having last competed at Wimbledon in 2020, where she faced a tough first-round loss, Riske-Amritraj’s resilience and determination have been evident throughout her career. Her marriage to Stephen Amritraj, son of former ATP pro Anand Amritraj and nephew of former World No.18 Vijay Amritraj, further solidifies her connection to tennis royalty.
As Riske-Amritraj prepares for this new chapter in her life, the tennis world eagerly anticipates the arrival of her little one and looks forward to witnessing her continued success both on and off the court.