Kirilenko and Ovie to Tie the Knot

January 2, 2013 | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
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Game, set and goal for Alex Ovechkin from the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and tennis’ Maria Kirilenko, who are planning to tie the knot. The Washington Capitals forward and two-time NHL MVP took to Twitter on New Year’s Eve and announced: "We are engaged !!!!!!! )))))))))" Ovechkin’s agent also offered congratulations to the Russian couple.

Ovechkin is 27 and has been playing in Moscow during the NHL lockout. Kirilenko is 25 and is currently ranked 14th in the WTA World Women’s Singles Rankings.


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