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Love is all you need to overcome life’s toughest moments, a truth exemplified by the experience of the world’s No.1 player, Aryna Sabalenka. She has found unwavering backing from her boyfriend Georgios Frangulis, who has stood by her side through thick and thin. From cheering her on from the stands, most recently at the AO, to celebrating victories off the court and even hitting the racetrack together, the Brazil-born multimillionaire has been a pillar of support for Sabalenka since last year. The Oakberry owner’s public expression of admiration for Sabalenka, as shared recently by the Belarusian herself, has garnered significant fan interest, again!
It all began in January 2024 when it was announced that Sabalenka would partner with Frangulis’ company Oakberry. Just three months into their collaboration, the duo took their connection to the next level, entering a relationship. Soon after, Georgios became a familiar face in Sabalenka’s player box. The Motorsport fan first made an appearance at the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open, where the Belarusian went on to reach the final. He was then spotted during Sabalenka’s victories at the Cincinnati Masters and the US Open as well. And, now he has once again proved to be her true beloved, sharing a passionate reaction to Sabalenka’s Instagram post..
The three-time Grand Slam winner, currently in Qatar for her first WTA 1000 showdown of the season following a heartbreaking loss in the AO final, recently shared a carousel of three photos on Instagram. The first one showed her taking a mirror selfie, the second was a gym shot, and the third featured her on the training field, all accompanied by the simple caption, “Chill, play, repeat 🫶”. And, as soon as the post went live, her beau Frangulis, showed his affection by commenting with a ‘heart’ emoji, a sweet gesture of love. Sabalenka reciprocated the emoji, signifying a mutual appreciation and their strong connection.
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And just so you know, the Brazilian isn’t the only one sharing passionate reactions, as the two-time Australian Open winner plays her part in the love story too. Just a week back, Frangulis gave fans a rare glimpse into his cherished moments with the tennis ace, sharing a playful collection of photos with the laid-back caption “Woossaah.” Sabalenka’s response? Three simple “heart emojis” eloquently conveyed the profound nature of their connection.
This week again, Frangulis posted a collection of photos from Sabalenka’s heartbreaking AO journey, and the tennis ace left a tender comment on the post, saying, “Te Amo,” (which translates to: I love you). That quickly melted fans’ hearts on social media.
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Frangulis’ support plays a huge role in keeping Sabalenka in a positive frame of mind.
“Biggest support” – Aryna Sabalenka’s honest thought about her beloved Frangulis
Aryna Sabalenka found love during her life’s darkest days. Last year, she endured unimaginable tragedy with the loss of her former partner, Konstantin Kotsov, an ex-ice hockey player, to suicide. As if that heartbreak wasn’t enough, the Belarusian then faced an injury that forced her to withdraw from Wimbledon.
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The Australian Open champion credited Frangulis for being her unconditional support during that incredibly rough time. In an interview with People Magazine, she opened up about how Frangulis stood by her side, providing her strength and comfort. “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. But I make sure I kind of forget about tennis and focus on the good things and enjoy my life. Even when things are going wrong in my career. So yeah, he was my biggest support, and yeah, really happy to have him by my side,” Sabalenka said.
With her beau by her side, will the Belarusian be able to overcome her heartbreaking defeat to Madison Keys at the Australian Open and bounce back in the Qatar Open? What do you think?
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