In a revelation that has taken both the sports and celebrity worlds by storm, golf superstar Nelly Korda has opened up for the first time about her deeply emotional and unexpected love story with NHL player Andreas Athanasiou.
While Korda is known worldwide for her calm demeanor on the green, her recent interview paints a much more vulnerable and emotional portrait of the 26-year-old golf champion. Behind her million-dollar swings and championship titles lies a story of love, risk, and a connection that defied both time and expectation.

“It wasn’t supposed to happen this way,” Nelly confessed in an exclusive conversation with SportsLife. “We met at a time when our careers were both taking off. Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan. But it just… happened.”

Fans of both athletes have long speculated about their relationship, often spotting them supporting each other quietly at games and tournaments. But until now, neither Nelly nor Andreas had shared details of their love life. That silence is over—and the truth is more moving than anyone expected.
Andreas, a star forward in the NHL known for his speed and tenacity on the ice, reportedly helped Nelly through one of the most challenging periods of her life—recovering from an injury that nearly sidelined her career in 2022. “He was there every step of the way,” she said. “Not just cheering me on, but holding me together.”
But the story doesn’t end there.
Korda also revealed that the couple faced intense pressure from their schedules, media attention, and even doubts from those closest to them. “People didn’t think we’d last. We’re from two completely different worlds,” she said. “But we chose each other. Every single time.”
In a moment that left fans speechless, Nelly shared a never-before-heard detail: Andreas proposed to her earlier this summer—in private, far away from the cameras. “It was simple, honest, and perfect,” she said, holding back tears.
From rising sports careers to a love story filled with surprises, resilience, and quiet devotion, Nelly Korda and Andreas Athanasiou are rewriting the rules of celebrity romance—proving that love doesn’t always follow the playbook.