Another WTA 1000 finals and yet another amazing evening for ‘the Tiger’ Aryna Sabalenka. After going through the ups and downs of competition in the ongoing season, the Belarusian star not only won two major titles but also attained a massive feat of gaining 3 victories in Wuhan. To commemorate her milestone, her adorable boyfriend Georgios Frangulis made a special gesture. It looks like the couple’s love is blooming like never before. The renowned entrepreneur is usually spotted in Sabalenka’s box during her crucial matches. Nevertheless, the tennis star’s latest title win etched a new chapter in their love story as it gave birth to a delightful moment.
Aryna Sabalenka celebrated her third consecutive Wuhan Open title with a heartfelt moment on social media. After her victory, the WTA star shared a picture on Instagram, proudly posing with her trophy. “Third time the charm. Thank you @wuhanopenwta for all the love and support during this past week,” she wrote. Her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, the founder of Oakberry, was quick enough to embrace the special moment for his beloved and therefore expressed his feelings in a comment.
“3 peat my love!” he wrote, setting new couple goals for her amazing fanbase out there. This happened after Sabalenka made history by defeating China’s Zheng Qinwen in a thrilling final that ended with a final scoreline of 6-3, 5-7, 6-3. The win not only marked her third Wuhan Open title but also extended her perfect win record at the tournament to 17-0. The Belarusian powered through the first set by securing seven aces and 32 winners. Although she faced a tough challenge in the second set when Zheng leveled the match, the final set was when Sabalenka regained her momentum.
During the on-court interview, Sabalenka took a moment to thank her loved ones, especially her boyfriend, who was seen alongside her team in the box. “Thank you so much and of course, thank you my beautiful boyfriend for your support. Thank you and I love you,” she said, stepping forward to give him a kiss that added a romantic layer to the overall victory vibe.
It had been a while since Frangulis was spotted in his girlfriend’s matches. Besides Sabalenka proudly accepting him in front of the whole world, his efforts also reciprocate his partner’s adulation and love. The amazing food chain Oakberry owned by Frangulis has Sabalenka on all of its posters and marketing campaigns, a move that shows their love and has shown a massive boost in the brand’s productivity. However, it wasn’t just Frangulis who stole the spotlight.
Aryna Sabalenka extends a heartfelt message to his amazing team
Aryna Sabalenka didn’t forget to recognize the people behind her success–her team. In her post-match interview, the champ expressed her deep appreciation, saying, “Thank you my team.” Her team, who has been with her through every challenge and victory, responded with a sweet gesture, forming heart symbols with their hands from the stands. This adorable connection touched both Sabalenka and the crowd, with the Belarusian star responding, “I love them. Um, I really love that we’re together from the very beginning and still ongoing.” Fans also received a glimpse of her humor as she said, “I’m not sure how long it’s gonna be… (laughs).”
However, Sabalenka quickly turned her lighthearted comment into a promise. She shared her gratitude for her team’s support and their strength to handle her intense moments during matches. “I’m pretty sure it’s gonna be till the rest, rest of my career. I really appreciate for everything you guys are doing for me, for staying strong and handling my crisis on courts sometimes,” she added with a smile. This moment revealed the strong connection between Sabalenka and her team. Her dynamic with her team can also be seen on her social media as well.
Sabalenka’s team includes some of the top professionals in the tennis world. Anton Durbov, who has been by her side since 2020, and Jason Stacy, who has worked with Sabalenka since 2018. Their long-standing partnership with the US Open champion makes it clear that the team, as of now, is unbreakable.