Why is family significant in one’s life? For Chile’s Nicolas Jarry, the answer is simple: his family’s unwavering support has been instrumental in his success. Trials and tribulations have marked the ATP star’s career, but one constant has been the love and encouragement from his wife. As he prepares for his opening match at the Australian Open, his wife also garners attention, exemplifying the saying: behind every successful man is a dedicated woman.

Jarry is all set to face Italy’s Jannik Sinner in his first match at the 2025 Australian Open. The Chilean started this season strong, reaching the quarterfinals of the 2025 Brisbane International. However, his run ended with a 4-6, 4-6 loss to Czechia’s Jiri Lehecka. Looking back at his 2024 year reveals a similar pattern of exiting shy of title glory. While he reached the finals of the Argentina Open, the quarterfinals of the Miami Open, and the finals of the Italian Open, his Grand Slam performances fell even shorter; he exited the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open in the first rounds itself. But there was something of a silver lining to this black cloud as well.

Despite the setbacks, Nicolas Jarry achieved a career-high ranking of 16 on May 20, 2024. And integral to his journey has been his wife, Laura Urruti. Though little is known about her publicly, her social media posts reveal her dedication to their family. Urruti, of Mestizo descent and hails from Peru, first publicly acknowledged their relationship on September 20, 2018. As the COVID-19 pandemic brought them closer, the couple got engaged in August 2020 and married in December of the same year in Peru. They are now parents to two children, Juan (born in 2022) and Santiago (born in 2023), who travel with them full-time. But before the pair got hitched, they went through a difficult phase.

Jarry’s darkest moment came with an 11-month suspension from professional tennis after failing a doping test during the Davis Cup Finals in November 2019. Although the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) acknowledged that Jarry “bore no significant fault or negligence”, as the banned substances entered his system through vitamins, he accepted the suspension. During this period, Urruti played a pivotal role, guiding Jarry through the storm. Speaking on Mi Mamá Tiene Un Podcast, she reflected, “Nico had time to see what he wants for his life, what man he wants to be. For someone who spends every week traveling and has been dedicated to tennis since he was 13, it was a good break. He finally spent time with family and friends.”

This period of reflection and growth laid the foundation for Jarry’s return to the tour. His emotional speech as runner-up at the 2024 Italian Open highlighted the intense impact of his family’s support. With his wife and children cheering from the player’s box, Jarry’s gratitude showcased their pivotal role in his journey, both on and off the court.

Jarry performed brilliantly in the 2024 Italian Open. Despite Germany’s Alexander Zverev crushing his dream by overpowering him 6-4, 7-5, he had achieved one significant thing. He had finally showcased his potential to perhaps win an ATP Masters 1000 event someday soon. And he knew it too. Though the trophy wasn’t his to claim, Jarry was still delighted for reaching that deep into the tournament. Post-victory he couldn’t resist his tears at the trophy ceremony. So emotional he was that he couldn’t even look at his wife and kids, all of whom cheered for him throughout the match. And needless to say, Urruti was equally enamored.

Nicolas Jarry and Laura Urruti’s bond is a testament to resilience and love. In 2024, after Jarry’s run at the Paris Masters, the couple renewed their vows in a heartwarming ceremony. Their original wedding in 2020, held during pandemic restrictions, had been an intimate affair with few guests. Four years later, they chose to celebrate their love surrounded by extended family and friends. Fittingly, the ceremony’s theme was tennis. In an adorable moment, the couple posed with their children, Juan and Santiago, as family members lined up on both sides, creating a joyful arch with tennis racquets. The images, shared by Urruti on her IG platform, captured the bliss of the occasion. While the couple may be private, one thing has become clear with the passing of time: Urruti has been her husband’s rock, guiding him through tough times and leading him towards positivity and success.