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Mats Wilander wife Sonya Wilander is the executive director of Mens Second Chance Living. Mats first met Sonya at the 1985 US Open.

Mats is a former professional tennis player who has won major singles and doubles titles. He has won singles titles at the French Open, Australian Open, and the US Open.

Wilander made his professional tennis debut at a clay court competition in Bastad, Sweden, in 1980. When he won the French Open at age 17 in 1982, it highlighted his quick and unexpected breakthrough.

He was ranked No.4 and won eight additional competitions in 1983, including two Grand Prix Championship Series championships.

After retiring from his playing career, Wilander currently works as the captain of Sweden's Davis Cup team and a tennis commentator for Eurosport. 

Mats Wilander And Sonya Wilander Married Life

Mats Wilander and Sonya Wilander married on January 3, 1987, near Durban, South Africa. Mats has four children in the family.

Sonya was born in Zambia and raised in the coastal city of Durban, South Africa. She has appeared in advertisements and on the covers of magazines in the United States, Europe, and Australia.

Vault reported that Sonya first met Wilander at the 1985 US Open, and when she first saw him, Sonya was drawn into his eyes. She wanted to have her wedding in her hometown, and Mats followed tradition.

Sonya is the first wife of Wilander. Before he was in a relationship with Annette Olsen from 1979 to 1985, he broke up with Annette after dating for six years. 

Sonya talked about her husband and said that when Mats is home alone, he eats two bowls for breakfast, a couple for lunch, and another bowl or two for dinner.

In 2013 she became a coordinator at the Blaine County Drug Court. She established the Men's Second Chance Living sober home in 2018.

According to Idaho Mountain Express, Sonya stated that the main idea of Men's second chance living is supporting the whole person. The organization's Wellness Fund provides Men's Second Chance Living members with access to medical, dental, and nutritional care.

Sonya enjoys spending time with her family. She attended her daughter Emma's graduation ceremony on May 15, 2016.

She has posted her family pictures on her social media platform. Her Instagram username is @sonyawilander, and her Facebook username is @Sonya Wilander.

Sonya Started Her Modeling Career At The Age Of 18

Wilander traveled from Durban to New York and worked as a high-end fashion model at the age of 18.

Her clear thinking helped her handle the fashion world for more than ten years. Despite its negative perceptions, the lifestyle of a model, which involves a busy schedule of editorial shoots and frequent travel, was enjoyable.

Sonya's childhood in South Africa was adventurous and happy. She used to surf at the beach with friends and go on hunting expeditions with her father.

According to her LinkedIn account, she currently works with Men's Second Chance Living.

Inside Mats Wilander Family Life

Mats Wilander was born in Sweden. When he was 10 years old, the family moved from Connecticut to Sun Valley, Idaho.

Mats started playing tennis at the age of six. He began playing tennis in a parking lot next to the factory where his father used to work.

His father Karin and mother Elinar has always supported their children to pursue their dream. When Mat showed interest in the game, Elinar played with him during lunch break.

Wilander has two older brothers, Ingmar Wilander and Anders Wilander. Andrers was a Mayor of Tranas Municipality from 2006 to 2020. 

Mats And Sonya Have Four Children 

Mats and Sonya have four children, one daughter Emma Wilander and three sons, Erik, Karl, and Oskar Wilander.

Erik Wilander

Erik is the oldest son of Mats and Sonya. He is an ice-hockey player. 

He suffered from Epidermolysis Bullosa at the age of 13. It is a hereditary disease that makes the skin extremely sensitive to hot, humid environments.

Because Idaho has a cooler, dryer environment and has been great for Erik, his dad and mum moved there to live a better life.

Wilander has been a devoted fundraiser for Debra of America, a group that supports parents of EB-affected children.

Erik completed high school at Wood River High School and studied at Montana State University. His Facebook username is @Erik Wilander, and his Instagram username is @erikwilander.

Karl Wilander

Karl Wilander followed in his father's footsteps to become a tennis player.

He has become the best singles tennis player in Southern Idaho.

Karl realized how talented his father was when he was the Swedish Davis Cup team coach. In his college days, his main aim was to compete in junior events to raise his ranking because he wanted to continue playing tennis in college.

His Instagram username is @karlmwilander, and his Facebook username is @Karl Mattias Wilander.

Oskar Wilander

Oskar plays tennis and ice hockey. He was a senior at River High School and president of the school's Model United Nations Club.

He has an interest in studying history, and his favorite is ancient history. When Oskar was about nine years old, he found his older sister's Ancient History textbook, which started his interest in the subject.

Oskar enjoys spending time with his friends and exploring new destinations. He visited Dubrovnik Castle with his friend on August 30, 2022.

He has posted his daily activities update post on his Instagram account. His Instagram username is @big.o.wilander, and his Facebook username is @Oskar Wilander.

Emma Wilander

Emma is the daughter of Mats and Sonya. She completed high school at Sun Valley Community School.

She graduated from the University of Montana-Missoula in 2016. Emma joined his father to spend a few days with him at the 2018 US Open Tennis Championships.

Her Instagram username is @emmawilander, and her Facebook username is @Emma Wilander. 

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