Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka knows how to pull off new apparel. Not only has she proven her worth on the court, but her modeling skills seem equally great. Adding her glam to Nike’s latest sunglass collection, Sabalenka stormed the internet, with her followers losing sleep over her look. Among those well-wishers, Sabalenka’ BFF took a secured spot showing why these two are friendship goals for many.

Sabalenka, a Nike athlete, recently shared an image of donning the Crescent II sunglasses. Wearing a black co-ord set and a white vest, this Belarusian beauty looked gorgeous when she posed with a racquet. Her cool glares and a hand in her hip pocket totally channeled the main Sabalenka energy that people often spot on the court.

“Serving up style on and off the court with my Nike Crescent II sunglasses… made with 20% recycled materials 😎🎾 #TeamNike #NikeVision,” Sabalenka captioned the image she shared on her official Instagram profile. Her post for Nike received warm love from her followers, including the world no 3’s best friend, Paula Badosa. The Spaniard quickly checked out her talented friend’s stylish look for Nike eyewear and commented, “Yeah, yeah, yeah.” Badosa’s fire and love-struck emoji screamed how much she adored Sabalenka’s look.

Sabalenka and Nike share a pivotal relationship as the Belarusian tennis player is often spotted in Nike’s apparel and shoes on-court. During the 2024 Australian Open, Sabalenka received much praise for her Nike dress and footwear. Especially in her fourth-round match against Amanda Anisimova, this Belarusian WTA star wore a red Nike dress, a specially customized one for the WTA no 3. Post-match, Sabalenka spoke about how much she loved wearing the dress. She also expressed her gratitude to Nike for allowing her to be part of its creation process too.

“I’m the only player who’s wearing a red dress. It’s not like I was – how to say – included in part of the process, preparing the color and everything, no. They just show me the dress I will play with, and I was super excited to wear the only red dress. I really say thanks to Nike that they gave me this opportunity to feel special. But, of course, I want to have something more, like not just the different color,“ she said.

Sabalenka’s latest advertisement shoot for Nike glasses showcased an unexplored side of the tennis star, where she is spotted as a fashionista. Badosa’s comment highlights how much they love witnessing the Belarusian WTA star’s diva side. While Badosa’s comment delighted everyone, they remembered how Sabalenka also cheered up her girl with her adorable compliment.

Aryna Sabalenka drops a heartwarming compliment for BFF Paula Badosa

Badosa and Sabalenka’s friendship motivated many young athletes to understand how friendship works beyond any competition. In July, when Badosa shared her pictures from her vacation in Monaco with a drink in hand, Sabalenka was quick to compliment her Spanish friend. “My beautiful friend,“ Sabalenka commented, showering love on her best friend.

When this Belarusian tennis star reached the Roland Garros fourth round this year, Sabalenka again cheered for her BFF and said, “She is going to be back on top.“

Their friendship inspires people to believe in finding close friends on Tour, which is not a sight seen often. Despite their on-court rivalry, Sabalenka and Badosa maintained a great bond, showing how they can keep professional separate from their personal lives.