The tennis courts may be catching a breather, but off the court, the fun is far from over! With players enjoying their well-deserved break, many are sharing moments that keep their fans entertained. Joining in on the off-season laughs is none other than Victoria Azarenka. The Belarusian star recently gave fans a peek into her life as a mom, sharing a hilarious moment involving her adorable son, Leonardo—affectionately known as Leo. 

The Belarusian tennis sensation wrapped her season after the Guadalajara Open where she was forced to retire from the match owing to a shoulder injury. With a win-loss ratio of 30-15, the star player’s season might not have been as spectacle as she would have anticipated, but this is not letting her enjoy her time away from the courts. As she takes a much-deserved break ahead of the next season, the 35-year-old is spending time with her son Leo as she humorously reveals his latest music choices.

Taking to her Instagram account, Azarenka shared a video of her son singing Juice Wrld’s renowned song, Lucid Dreams. As she panned the camera towards him, the eight-year-old kid seemed to become a little conscious as a smile was evident on his face. Captioning the post, Azarenka wrote, “Who broke my baby’s heart? 😂 Singingig his heart out 😂.” Remember, Azarenka shares a strong bond with her son that is often reflected on social media. 

Azarenka gave birth to her son with former boyfriend Billy McKeague in 2016. However, the couple split soon after the 2017 Wimbledon, and became involved in a custody battle. And now, after winning the legal war, she seems to be enjoying the best of her times with her son as also evidenced by recent social media posts. 

The star player recently took to her X and made a hilarious confession about an interesting trait related to her son. “My son Leo doesn’t want to give me hugs in front of his teammates. I’m at his hockey tournament, and he’s like, ‘Not here, Mom.’ Is that relatable? Or…?,” she wrote. Azarenka’s surprise resonated with mothers of growing boys everywhere. And this bond did not just affect the tennis star emotionally, but also professionally, as she admitted to changing priorities for her son. 

“My priorities changed” – When Victoria Azarenka made true confession about her son

Victoria Azarenka once emerged as a formidable face on the courts. With two Grand Slams under her belt besides an Olympic Bronze medal, the star player depicted her relentless grit and determination, thereby also becoming the World No. 1 player. However, she admitted that her priorities soon started to change after she gave birth to her son.

In an interaction during the 2024 Qatar Open, she opened up on how Leo changed her priorities. “When I was young, all I wanted was to win a Grand Slam and be No. 1, and I’ve accomplished that,” she said. Continuing further, she admitted, “ After I had Leo, my priorities changed. I needed to find a way to balance my time so I don’t feel guilt for missing out on moments with him while also dedicating myself to my career.”

Now, as the off-season unfolds, it would be interesting to see if Azarenka shares more wholesome moments with her son proving how strong their bond is.