It was mid June, a hot summer weekend, perfect weather for tennis. The Sun Prairie Tennis Open allowed for Gracie and Ben's lives to align. Gracie had been keeping an eye on how Ben performed on the court, and didn't think that Ben noticed her. Little did she know, Ben hadn't taken his eyes off her since the moment he saw her check in to the tournament on the first day. Through a mutual friend, while Gracie was on the court, Ben sneakily got all the information he needed about Gracie. He mustered up the courage to approach her after her match. Gracie gave him the perfect opportunity, as she (not so casually) made sure she was alone on the bleachers. Ben introduced himself saying, "I'm Ben, what's your name?" The jittery Gracie replied, "I'm Gracie, what about you?" Ben, unfazed replied, "I'm Ben" but would never let Gracie live it down that she had asked his name after he already gave it to her. The journey began there as high school sweethearts in 2015, Gracie and Ben, continue their lives as they prepare to become Mr. and Mrs. Kraus and keep playing each year in the Sun Prairie Open as an undeniable mixed doubles duo.