Nina Ghaibi’s Horse‑Riding Flashback Reveals the Woman Behind Felix Auger‑Aliassime’s Success

While scrolling through Instagram this week, tennis fans were treated to an unexpected glimpse into the past of Nina Ghaibi, the woman who stands behind world No. 4 Felix Auger‑Aliassime’s triumphs. A simple side‑by‑side collage showed the modern‑day equestrian—now sleek, blonde‑haired and grooming a prize‑winning horse—next to a grainy snapshot of a younger Nina, hair a darker shade, clutching the reins of a tiny pony.

In the caption she wrote, "Darker hair and bigger horses 🐴🤎," a playful nod to how both her looks and her mounts have grown over the years. It’s a sweet reminder that before she was known for representing Morocco in international dressage, Nina was just a kid falling in love with the rhythm of a horse’s gait.

That childhood passion hasn’t faded. Since 2017 Nina has logged 44 starts on the global equestrian circuit, juggling a demanding competition schedule while cheering from the stands for Felix. The pair first crossed paths when Felix was 18, a chance meeting at a tournament that turned into a courtship, an engagement announced with a joint Instagram post in November 2024, and a wedding at the Selman Marrakech hotel a few months later.

Felix has been openly grateful for Nina’s presence. In a recent ATP interview he said, "Having Nina by my side has meant a lot. She understands the grind, listens, gives advice—whether it’s about tennis or anything else. We’re best friends, and that support helps me play my best." As the Montreal Open looms on August 1, where Felix will enter as the second seed, the couple’s partnership appears stronger than ever.

Beyond the trophies and rankings, Nina’s post is a reminder that athletes are people too—carrying memories of pony rides, family traditions, and the simple joys that keep them grounded, even amid the high‑stakes world of professional sport.