Belarusian tennis star Victoria Azarenka has been in the headlines for both her on-court performances and her personal life. While she does not have a husband, she shares a son, Leo Azarenka McKeague, with her former partner Billy McKeague. Their relationship, breakup, and custody battle have often been discussed in the media. Here are five important things to know about Billy McKeague, Azarenka’s baby daddy.
1. Background and Family Life
Billy McKeague was born in 1989 in St. Louis, Missouri, to parents Chase and Lynn McKeague. His father chairs the investment group Chase and Company, while his mother works as a marketing director. He grew up alongside two siblings, Lisa and Charlie, in a family deeply rooted in business and leadership.
2. Athletic Journey
Before crossing paths with Azarenka, McKeague pursued a career in sports. He played ice hockey at Chaminade College Preparatory School and continued through the University of Missouri (2008–2012). Later, he switched to golf and worked as a golf instructor at North Shore Resorts in Hawaii, where fate brought him together with the tennis champion.
3. Relationship With Victoria Azarenka
Billy McKeague and Victoria Azarenka met in Hawaii around 2015. Their relationship blossomed quickly, and the couple welcomed their son, Leo, on December 19, 2016. They lived in Manhattan Beach, California, but parted ways in 2017 shortly after Wimbledon. Despite their separation, McKeague remains known as Azarenka’s most significant public relationship.
4. Custody Battle and Its Impact
Their split led to a legal custody battle that had a major impact on Azarenka’s tennis career. In 2017, McKeague initially filed for custody in Los Angeles, which forced Azarenka to withdraw from tournaments like the US Open because she refused to leave Leo behind. Eventually, the case was moved to Belarus in 2018, granting Azarenka primary custody of her son.
5. Current Life of Billy McKeague
Since the high-profile custody battle, McKeague has chosen a private lifestyle. His social media presence remains minimal, and little is publicly known about his recent professional endeavors. Despite the challenges, both parents are focused on raising Leo while maintaining their individual paths.