What to Know About US Open Star Mariano Navone’s Love Life

Alyssa NorwinFri, September 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM UTC

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Mariano Navone and his girlfriend - Mariano Navone/Instagram

Argentinian tennis player Mariano Navone is taking the US Open by storm. After beating tennis legend Novak Djokovic in the first round earlier this week, he defeated Matteo Berrettini in round two and will now take on Tomás Martín Etcheverry on September 4.

This is Navone’s farthest run in the US Open so far, and without a Grand Slam title under his belt yet, he’s chasing that trophy big time. Now that he’s making major headlines, fans want to know more about his life off the tennis court, including whether or not he’s in a relationship.

Below, we rounded up everything we know about Navone’s love life as he prepares to take the court once again.

Does Mariano Navone have a girlfriend?

Yes, Navone confirmed after his round one win that he is in a relationship. He told reporters, “I don’t want to get too emotional, but… it’s going to be quite a night. In a little while, I’ll call my sisters, my girlfriend, everyone. It’s just crazy, but I’m truly happy, so happy about this.”

Who is Mariano Navone’s girlfriend?

Navone’s girlfriend is Julieta Villarreal Cerezo. While his Instagram page is mostly tennis updates, he posted a birthday tribute to Cerezo in February 2025.

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While the post was in Navone’s native language, it roughly translated to, “Unconditional love, a companion like no other, and she makes an amazing chocotorta, too. I love you so much—here’s to more coffee and little trips.”

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It’s unclear when the two started dating, but he also posted a birthday tribute to Cerezo in February 2024.

What does Mariano Navone’s girlfriend do for a living?

Cerezo is a senior communications analyst in the marketing department at Asociación Argentina de Polo, per LinkedIn. She has held the position since 2024.

Prior to that, she worked in the press and communications department for Asociación Argentina de Tenis from 2019 to 2024, which may be how she connected with Navone.

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