Ayan Broomfield is starting 2026 exactly where she left off last year: in the spotlight and doing it on her own terms. On January 29, the former UCLA tennis standout and multi-hyphenate creative shared a fresh set of photos modeling lingerie from Victoria's Secret, instantly drawing attention across social media.
The post, which leaned confident rather than overproduced, showcased Broomfield’s comfort in front of the camera—a skill she’s sharpened across fashion, film, and sports spaces. Among the reactions was a simple but loud endorsement from Kayla Nicole, who dropped a comment filled with flame emojis: “🔥🔥🔥”.
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The moment was another reminder that Broomfield’s presence extends far beyond being known as the longtime partner of Frances Tiafoe. The two have been together for nearly a decade, and while Tiafoe continues his run on the ATP Tour, Broomfield has quietly built a resume that crosses industries.
Her path hasn’t always been straight. Broomfield has spoken openly about embracing opportunities as they arise. “It was probably sometime in the middle of college that I learned to just start saying ‘yes’ to everything,” she said to First for Women, a mindset that led her from competitive tennis courts to red carpets and global events.
That approach helped land her appearances at the Cannes Film Festival, a walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and a role as Venus Williams’ tennis double in King Richard. Even with those high-profile moments, tennis remains central to her life. Since 2022, she’s traveled nearly full-time with Tiafoe, often seen courtside in his player box.
Her experience as an athlete has shaped how she supports him through the grind of the tour. “If you sit and linger on the losses and the harder times, then you’ll never really appreciate the good ones,” Broomfield has said, crediting Tiafoe with reinforcing the value of a short memory in a long season.
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Off the court, Broomfield has also become an advocate for representation in tennis. After calling out the lack of diversity in tournament crowds earlier this year, she founded the Ayan Broomfield Foundation to help improve access to equipment, lessons, and scholarships for under-resourced youth.

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