Although marriage isn’t on the horizon for Sabalenka at the moment, her path in 2025 is set to be filled with further successes and achievements as she strives to hold onto her position at the top of the WTA rankings.
Aryna Sabalenka, the WTA World No. 1, has set the record straight after
rumors circulated about her engagement following a social media post
featuring a dazzling ring. The Belarusian tennis star, fresh off a remarkable
season that saw her claim the top ranking for the first time, has become a
subject of intense public interest, with fans closely following her career and
personal life.
The 26-year-old Sabalenka ended the 2024 season as World No. 1, clinching
the prestigious spot after an impressive run, including wins at the Cincinnati
Open and the US Open, where she triumphed over Jessica Pegula in both
finals. Her rise to the top came after a six-month title drought, which she
overcame with a resurgence in form. Sabalenka’s victory in the US Open was
particularly sweet, marking her first Grand Slam triumph in a while, and
solidifying her place as one of the sport’s premier players.
However, despite her on-court successes, off-court drama also followed
Sabalenka in 2024. The tennis world was rocked by the doping controversy
involving her rival, Iga Swiatek, who was provisionally suspended after testing
positive for trimetazidine. Sabalenka was questioned multiple times about the
situation, with some expecting her to comment on Swiatek’s case. The
Belarusian was careful with her words, noting that people often jump to
conclusions in doping cases without knowing all the facts. In the end, she
expressed her belief that tennis should remain a clean sport and stated that the
truth of Swiatek’s case may never be fully known.
On a more personal note, Sabalenka has also had to contend with significant
emotional turmoil. In March 2024, she tragically lost her ex-boyfriend,
Konstantin Koltsov, to an apparent suicide. This devastating event was a major
blow to Sabalenka, but she appeared to find solace in her new relationship
with Georgios Frangulis, whom she began dating in April 2024. Frangulis, who
has become a frequent presence at her tournaments, has garnered attention
from Sabalenka’s fans. The two often share moments of happiness together on
social media, with Sabalenka humorously referring to him as her “social media
boyfriend” in her online posts.
Recently, rumors swirled that Sabalenka and Frangulis may have already
gotten engaged, fueled by a picture of the tennis star wearing an elegant and
expensive ring. Fans quickly speculated that the couple was preparing to
marry, but Sabalenka swiftly put those rumors to rest. In a direct response, the
26-year-old confirmed that the ring was not an engagement ring, simply a
beautiful piece of jewelry. “No guys, it’s just a beautiful ring, we are not
engaged,” Sabalenka clarified, dousing any speculation about an imminent
wedding.
Interestingly, the topic of engagement rings in tennis has been making
headlines, as fellow players like Anastasia Potapova and Alexander
Shevchenko have recently gone through a whirlwind engagement and
subsequent divorce. 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova also
experienced a high-profile breakup after her marriage ended. However,
Sabalenka has made it clear that she is not rushing into any engagements,
ensuring that fans and the media won’t be placing any undue pressure on her
relationship.
As Sabalenka looks ahead to 2025, the focus remains on her career, with
expectations high following her phenomenal rise to World No. 1. With her
steady support system in Frangulis, she will likely continue to perform at the
highest level while keeping her personal life relatively private. Fans of the
tennis star are no doubt excited to see how her 2025 season unfolds, both on
the court and off it, as she continues to navigate the pressures of being one of
the most prominent athletes in women’s tennis.
While she may not be heading down the aisle just yet, Sabalenka’s journey in
2025 promises to be filled with even more triumphs and milestones in her
quest to maintain her top spot in the WTA rankings.
