Aryna Sabalenka is buzzing with excitement as she wraps up an incredible season. This year, she showcased her talent by winning the Australian Open, and the US Open and reclaiming the No. 1 ranking, surpassing Iga Swiatek. Now, she’s ready to bring her A-game to the WTA Finals! She’s been sorted into the Red Group in this prestigious tournament, alongside top players like Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula. So the Belarusian aims to serve up nothing but success and love for the next few days!

After her thrilling first-round victory against Qinwen Zheng, Sabalenka continued her winning streak by defeating Jessica Pegula. The match was intense, with Sabalenka clinching it in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5. To celebrate her progress in the tournament, she shared a fun set of photos on Instagram with the caption, “Putting in the work 💪 @wtafinalsriyadh.” As fans flooded the comments with support, a comment from her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, stood out the most! He declared, “My loveeee 💜❤.”

Sabalenka and Frangulis began dating around April 2024 after they were first spotted together at the Mutua Madrid Open. They made their relationship public on Instagram in May this year when Sabalenka posted a photo of them walking together in the rain. Their adorable interactions have always left fans in awe. Whether it’s their interactions online or her posts about their time together, the couple embodies relationship goals. So when Sabalenka matched his energy with a heartfelt reply, “My love 💜❤ 💜.” It certainly was a heartwarming moment to remember!

Now sitting at the top of the rankings after briefly losing it to Iga Swiatek earlier this season, Sabalenka is on cloud nine. She had lost her spot following a tough stretch where she struggled with health issues and missed competitions like the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite these challenges, she has shown remarkable resilience on the court. And interestingly, she didn’t even realize she had reclaimed the No. 1 ranking until Georgios pointed it out to her!

Aryna rivals her reaction to becoming the World No. 1 in the WTA standings

During a press conference ahead of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Aryna Sabalenka shared a charming story about how she learned she had reclaimed the No. 1 ranking. “I woke up that morning and my boyfriend said, ‘Congrats, you became world number one.’ I was like, ‘What? I didn’t do anything, kind of like in that moment,’” she laughed.

Sabalenka closed a 69-point gap with Swiatek after her victory at the Wuhan Open on October 13. When the rankings were updated on October 21, she took the lead by 41 points. Swiatek dropped in the rankings due to point deductions for missing mandatory tournaments, having only participated in two of the required six WTA 500 events.

Off the court, Sabalenka and Swiatek show that their rivalry doesn’t overshadow their camaraderie. The two recently filmed a fun TikTok on the practice courts in Riyadh. During the shoot, a playful mishap occurred when Swiatek accidentally damaged Sabalenka’s phone. Giving fans a fun exchange on their Instagram stories as they went back and forth laughing about the interaction! In the meantime, Sabalenka has also been enjoying teaching Georgios about social media etiquette.

Recently, she shared a cheeky post about “training @georgiosfrangulis to be an IG boyfriend 😎📸” during their romantic getaway to Greece, where they enjoyed dinner dates and stunning sunsets. Georgios humorously replied, “😂❤️I’m a natural, αγάπη μου (my love),” showcasing their adoration for each other!

Now she’s headed to her next match in the WTA Finals against Elena Rybakina. All eyes are on the Belarusian to take the lead. So, with Georgios cheering her on, will Aryna Sabalenka take on the confidence? Only time will tell!