Aryna Sabalenka wrapped up the Indian Wells Open in spectacular fashion, seizing the title after a thrilling 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) victory over Elena Rybakina. Now, she sets her sights on the WTA 1000 Miami Open as both the top seed and defending champion. Off the court, the Belarusian star has also opened up about her wedding and when she plans to start preparing for her special day.
Sabalenka is positively glowing after announcing her engagement to Brazilian entrepreneur Georgios Frangulis, the visionary behind superfood brand Oakberry. The couple began their relationship in 2024, with the WTA star not only making headlines on the court but also becoming the brand ambassador of Oakberry, the vibrant superfood brand known for its açaà delights.
She began dating Frangulis a month after her previous partner passed away in 2024, and once reflected on the significance of his support during the period of extreme grief. Sabalenka expressed, “There was a really tough period where I was really happy to have him by my side, always cheering me up, always making sure that we are doing some fun stuff.”
Aryna Sabalenka Discusses Wedding Plans Ahead of Miami Open Title Defense
In Frangulis, Sabalenka has found her special one, as their relationship has been upgraded with the former proposing to the WTA star with a 12-carat diamond engagement ring in a heartwarming setup featuring flowers and candles. Along with this happiness, she has also welcomed Ash, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel pup, adorably extending her family.
Ahead of her Miami Open run, Sabalenka recently discussed her wedding, having a vision of how she wants her special day to go, while also mentioning the tentative date.
Revealing her ideas, she expressed, “I just want to make that day the best day possible, the best party, like everyone having fun. And also for us, is important day, and it always takes so long to do it right. So, I think not earlier than like year and a half from now. But I have my ideas on how I see myself that day and where it should be. But I’ll think about that in six months from now, so we start planning that big day.”
In an earlier interview with “Tennis Channel,” Sabalenka shared that her special day calls for careful planning, hinting at the excitement: “I feel like we need to plan, and it’s going to take a while. I want to do it the best way possible, and I want everyone to have fun. So it takes a little time. Maybe a year and a half, maybe two.”
Her joy is also unmistakable on the court, as she recently captured her first Indian Wells Open title at the iconic Tennis Garden and successfully defended her Brisbane International title after defeating Marta Kostyuk in the final 6-4, 6-3.
