World number one tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis, marking a new chapter in the athlete’s personal life ahead of her next tournament appearance.
The 27-year-old Belarusian tennis star shared the news with her millions of followers on Instagram, posting a photo that showed off her engagement ring. Sabalenka appeared excited as she confirmed that her partner had officially proposed.
“All good guys, everything happened, but look how I look,” she wrote in the post while displaying the ring.
The announcement comes as Sabalenka prepares to compete at the Indian Wells tournament, one of the most important events on the professional tennis calendar.
Relationship Became Public in 2024
Sabalenka and Frangulis have been dating since 2024. Their relationship became public in May of that year when the tennis star shared a photo of the pair together following her defeat to Iga Swiatek at the Italian Open.
Since then, the couple have occasionally appeared together in social media posts and public appearances, though Sabalenka has generally kept details of her private life relatively low-key.
Frangulis is the founder and chief executive of OakBerry, an international health-food company known for its açaí-based products and growing presence across global markets.
A Hint Earlier This Year
The engagement announcement did not come entirely as a surprise to fans.
Earlier this year, Sabalenka jokingly hinted that she was expecting a proposal while celebrating her victory at the Brisbane International tournament in January.
During her post-match speech, she thanked members of her team for their support and also addressed her boyfriend with a playful remark.
“Thank you to my boyfriend,” she said while speaking to the crowd. “Hopefully soon I’ll call you somehow else, right?”
Her comment sparked laughter from the audience before she jokingly added that she might have just placed some extra pressure on him.
Just a few months later, it appears that the moment she hinted at has now become reality.
Balancing Love and a Demanding Career
Sabalenka currently sits at the top of the world rankings and is widely regarded as one of the most dominant players in women’s tennis.
She has enjoyed remarkable success in recent seasons, including her victory at the 2024 Australian Open, which further cemented her position among the sport’s elite competitors.
As she prepares to return to the court at Indian Wells, fans will now be celebrating not only her achievements in tennis but also the exciting personal milestone she has shared.
For now, Sabalenka appears to be embracing both the challenges of professional sport and the joy of a new chapter in her personal life.