“What’s Your Prize?”- Aryna Sabalenka Poses Cheeky Question to a Fan Who Has the Hots for Her Trainer

Team Sabalenka’s efforts to keep things light for the 25-year-old tennis superstar often get portrayed through her social media posts. After Jason Stacy (Aryna Sabalenka’s physiotherapist), it’s time for her coach, Antonio Dublov to enter the limelight. Recently, Aryna Sabalenka was seen poking fun at her coach after a fan found Dublov to be “sooooo hot”.

The 28-year-old Belarusian tennis coach and former player was a long-time hitting partner of Sabalenka before he took on the role as the primary coach in her team in 2020. Let’s take a glimpse of Sabalenka’s recent post.

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Dublov and Sabalenka have had some successful runs on the Tour over the last couple of years. He guided Aryna Sabalenka to clinch her second Grand Slam trophy at the 2021 AO. Then, in 2023 and 2024, Aryna Sabalenka won two successive singles titles at Melbourne Park. Antonio Dublov has played a pivotal role in her career.

Owing to his incredible support during her first major title triumph, Antonio Dublov was also nominated for the WTA Coach of the Year awards last year. Sabalenka was elated to see her coach get recognized for his efforts and backed him to win the award. However, little did Sabalenka know about Dublov’s fan following, especially among the females. Recently, a fan said, “Anton is sooooo hot, Give me him!!!” Aryna Sabalenka hilariously posted a story of a foot shake dance with Dublov with a caption, “I can only sell him. What’s your prize?“

Sabalenka heaped praise on her team during her victory speech at the 2024 AO. She said, “Team, wow. You see guys, I put a little bit of pressure on them after the Brisbane final. And we did a little bit better in this one. But yeah, thank you so much for being by my side no matter what.”

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The Belarusian tennis beauty added that without them, it wouldn’t have been possible for her to achieve so many things in her career. Aryna Sabalenka’s strong bond with her team was vividly portrayed during the Australian Open this year. Another example of their camaraderie was caught when her fitness coach was seen getting an autograph of her on his bald head throughout her run to the second major title.

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How important it’s to keep a lighthearted atmosphere in the team? Aryna Sabalenka’s physiotherapist said, “I think it’s crucial. It’s an important key element to any performance, to development. As you guys know, it’s all year nonstop, just pressure, pressure, pressure, attention, attention, trying to get better, trying to get better.“

Jason Stacy further added that the team always tries to keep a balance between fun and discipline. He believes these brief moments allow her to have a good balance of emotional control throughout her hectic tours.

“If you understand, Aryna, she’s having fun, trying to have fun everywhere. But we’re also trying to keep it like a balance: Fun and discipline. When she’s on the court, it’s okay, pressure, pressure, but it’s also some fun. Just add in it, and she tries to find it also. She’s more smiling right now on the court,” Jason Dublov.

Should the tennis players and their teams follow Team Sabalenka’s footsteps to find a way out to chill in the middle of hectic schedules? What do you make of Sabalenka’s question posed to the fan in question? Share your thoughts in the comment box.

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