Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis on Tuesday, as the world No. 1 shared the proposal video on Instagram.
The post featured the caption "You & me, forever" along with ring and heart emojis. Sabalenka received immediate congratulations from fellow tennis stars including Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Caroline Wozniacki, Coco Gauff, and Amanda Anisimova. US rugby player and social media influencer Ilona Maher also joined the celebration.
Fellow tennis professionals quickly flooded the comments section with well wishes. The announcement generated widespread attention across social media platforms, with fans celebrating Sabalenka's personal milestone alongside her professional achievements.
After congratulating her the four-time Grand Slam champion, Anisimova now gears up to potentially face Sabalenka in this year's Indian Wells quarterfinals. The event begins Wednesday in Southern California's desert region.
The 2026 Indian Wells Open marks Sabalenka's first WTA competition since losing January's Australian Open final to Elena Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. The defeat ended her bid for a fifth major singles title.
The engagement comes during a significant moment in the Belarusian star's career. She maintains her position as world No. 1 heading into this month's BNP Paribas Open. The WTA 1000 event represents one of the WTA Tour's most important non-slam stops.
Frangulis proposed in what appeared to be an intimate setting, after keeping a relatively low profile throughout their relationship. The couple plans to balance wedding preparations with the demanding tennis schedule ahead.
How to Watch Aryna Sabalenka at the 2026 Indian Wells Open
The BNP Paribas Open starts today at Indian Wells. Sabalenka is set to kick off her 2026 campaign during Friday's Round of 64, live on The Tennis Channel.
