The celebrations felt different this time around. As Aryna Sabalenka raised her second consecutive US Open trophy, the emotions ran deeper than usual. Her boyfriend’s mother had watched from Brazil, ready to share in the joy of what would become a truly family affair.
In a sport where support systems make all the difference, Sabalenka discovered she had gained more than just another Grand Slam title.
How Did Ana Helena Puccetti Show Her Support for Sabalenka’s Victory?
Sabalenka’s latest triumph at the US Open sparked heartfelt congratulations from her boyfriend Georgios Frangulis’ mother, Ana Helena Puccetti, who publicly celebrated the Belarusian’s achievement. The Brazilian took to Instagram to celebrate Sabalenka’s back-to-back New York crown, offering heartfelt congratulations and calling her a daughter-in-law she deeply admires.
The moment carried extra weight given Sabalenka’s journey through the 2025 season. While she had endured heartbreak in the Australian Open and French Open finals earlier in the year, she delivered a commanding run in New York to secure her second consecutive US Open title.
By defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(3) in the championship match, Sabalenka became the first singles player since Serena Williams to defend a title at the event, following Williams’ streak from 2012 to 2014.
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of 🐯🏆
Aryna Sabalenka, two-time US Open champion. pic.twitter.com/RrpRhsIbaC
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 6, 2025
After the victory, the World No. 1 climbed into the stands to kiss Frangulis before embracing her coaching staff, a scene Puccetti proudly shared online.
Sealed with a kiss 💋 pic.twitter.com/Y5sG52mz4x
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 6, 2025
Her Instagram stories featured a clip of that kiss, a video of Frangulis delivering a heartfelt message to his girlfriend after the win, and a photo of herself smiling alongside Sabalenka.
She topped the posts with captions such as, “Mother-in-law loves and admires you very much!” and “Congratulations.”
What Did Georgios Frangulis Say to Sabalenka After Her Championship Win?
After winning the 2025 US Open, a heartfelt video message from her boyfriend, Frangulis, moved Sabalenka. His loving words left the World No. 1 emotional, prompting her to reflect on the strong support he consistently gives her.
“You’re so freaking amazing. I love you so much, and yeah, you did it again. Queen of New York, queen of my heart, of course,” Frangulis said in the video.
“His support means a lot to me, and the way he supports me, nobody ever did, and it’s just amazing, and now I cannot wait to go, celebrate, and enjoy this trophy together,” Sabalenka said after watching the video.
Sabalenka’s path to the trophy was commanding. She eased through her early rounds in straight sets against Rebeka Masarova, Polina Kudermetova, 31st seed Leylah Fernandez, and Cristina Bucșa. She advanced to the semifinal after a walkover against Markéta Vondroušová. In the semifinals, she ousted last year’s runner-up Jessica Pegula in three sets before defeating Anisimova in the final.
