Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s top-ranked women’s tennis player, traded the intensity of the court for the electric atmosphere of a Coldplay concert at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on July 27, 2025, offering fans a glimpse of her vibrant off-court personality. The 27-year-old Belarusian, fresh off a grueling Wimbledon semifinal loss to Amanda Anisimova, embraced a much-needed break before the North American hard-court season, dancing and singing alongside her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, and close friends. This joyful escape, marked by Sabalenka’s infectious energy to Coldplay’s hit “A Sky Full of Stars,” highlights her ability to find balance amid the pressures of professional tennis, as she gears up for a title defense at the Cincinnati Open and the US Open.
Sabalenka’s decision to skip the Canadian Open in Montreal was deliberate, driven by the need to recharge after a demanding 2025 season that saw her play 56 matches, more than any other top-50 player, with an impressive 49 wins. “To give myself the best chance for success this season, I’ve decided it’s in my best interest to skip Montreal,” she said, prioritizing physical and mental recovery. The Coldplay concert, attended with Frangulis, the founder of superfood brand Oakberry, and friends like entrepreneur David Grutman and his wife, Isabela Rangel Grutman, was the perfect antidote to her Wimbledon disappointment. Social media lit up with clips of Sabalenka swaying to the music, her smile unwavering as she belted out lyrics in a VIP box. “Good music & good company,” she captioned an Instagram story, capturing the night’s magic.
The Miami event wasn’t just a night out—it was a star-studded affair, with tennis legend Serena Williams also spotted enjoying Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour. The convergence of the 23-time Grand Slam champion and the current world No. 1 underscored the band’s universal appeal, with Sabalenka’s passion for their music well-known. “It depends on the mood, honestly,” she once told Cosmopolitan about her musical tastes, listing artists like Teddy Swims and The Weeknd but clearly reveling in Coldplay’s anthems. Her connection to the band runs deep, as they follow her on Instagram alongside other tennis stars like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, a nod to their admiration for the sport.
Sabalenka’s 2025 season has been a testament to her resilience. Starting the year with a title in Brisbane, she reached finals at the Australian Open, Indian Wells, Stuttgart, and the French Open, falling to Madison Keys and Coco Gauff in the latter two. Her Madrid Open victory over Gauff showcased her dominance on clay, while her US Open title defense looms large. Yet, her journey hasn’t been without pain. The loss of her father, Sergey, in 2019, and her former partner, Konstantin Koltsov, in March 2024, have shaped her perspective. “I’m very thankful for everything he did for me,” she said of her father after her 2024 Australian Open win, emphasizing how his memory fuels her drive. Reflecting on Koltsov’s death, she admitted, “Looking back, I definitely think that I should have just stopped and just separated myself from tennis,” revealing the emotional toll she’s navigated.
The Coldplay concert offered a moment of levity, a chance to “be like a tiger” off the court, as she described her competitive persona in a SELF interview. Grutman’s Instagram posts captured the group’s high spirits, with a playful nod to a “kissing cam” moment, steering clear of the controversy that erupted when a previous Coldplay concert’s kiss cam exposed a corporate scandal. Sabalenka’s carefree dancing, shared by Grutman and her own stories, contrasted with her on-court intensity, where she’s known for her powerful serve and aggressive style. “I have to fight, and I have to be like a tiger on court,” she once said, a mantra embodied by the tiger tattoo on her forearm.
As Sabalenka prepares for Cincinnati, where she won in 2024 without dropping a set, and the US Open, where she’s a favorite to repeat, this Miami night was a reminder of her ability to compartmentalize. Her 12,420 ranking points keep her ahead of Iga Swiatek’s 11,695, but with Gauff and Swiatek closing in, the hard-court swing is critical. “Szczerze mówiąc, przegrywanie jest okropne,” she said post-Wimbledon, admitting the sting of defeat but emphasizing her process of analyzing and moving forward. With her infectious energy recharged by Coldplay’s melodies, Sabalenka is poised to roar back, ready to defend her titles and solidify her reign as the WTA’s top tiger.
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