World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has returned to Indian Wells as the top seed and an engaged woman, after announcing that she has taken the next step in her relationship with Georgios Frangulis, a Brazilian entrepreneur and the CEO of Oakberry Açai. The Belarusian star has been flaunting her 12-carat diamond engagement ring during her 2026 campaign, having advanced to the round of 16.
Aryna Sabalenka Flaunts Her Diamond Engagement Ring While Competing at Indian Wells
Sabalenka, who made her relationship with Frangulis official in May 2024, shared heartwarming glimpses of her engagement on Instagram, featuring Frangulis on one knee in a beautiful setting with candles and flowers.
Frangulis proposed with a 12-carat diamond engagement ring, which, according to InStyle, could be worth up to $1 million. The ring was designed by Isabela Grutman, the CEO and founder of ISA Grutman Jewelry.
Sabalenka commenced her Indian Wells run, donning her engagement ring, which also features platinum and emeralds, the player’s favorite stones. She defeated Himeno Sakatsume in straight sets in the round of 64 and then surpassed Jaqueline Cristian in the round of 32, once again in straight sets.
During her post-match press conference, she disclosed why she’s wearing her dazzling ring while competing: “It’s very comfortable. We double-checked if there is a possibility to lose the diamond, and there is none, so I was pretty confident wearing this ring, and it feels comfy; feels shiny. I hope that my opponent will get distracted with this diamond, and it’s going to benefit me.”
Sabalenka is wearing her ring on her right hand, not on her left. She recently shared on the Tennis Channel that in Belarus and Brazil the tradition is to wear engagement rings on the right hand.
While speaking with Town & Country Magazine about Sabalenka’s luxurious ring, the designer, who shares a close friendship with the couple, expressed her appreciation and gratitude: “I’ve always admired their love and relationship, so I was incredibly flattered when Georgios asked me to design this piece. We spent months working on the design, selecting the stones, and perfecting every detail of the craftsmanship to make it truly special for Aryna.”
She highlighted that the design was made special by Frangulis, “What made it even more meaningful was Georgios’ idea to incorporate emeralds into the design, as it’s her favorite stone — a personal touch that makes the ring uniquely hers.”
Sabalenka faces a huge test in Naomi Osaka in the fourth round at Indian Wells, marking the second meeting of their careers.
