Beyond triumphs on the court, the presence and support of loved ones play a defining role in a tennis star’s journey. That holds true for US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka, whose boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, shared a heartfelt message after she successfully defended her title.
Determined to defend her crown, the Belarusian rose above the Arthur Ashe crowd’s support for Amanda Anisimova and delivered a commanding performance. Sabalenka claimed the opening set 6-3 with her trademark power and composure. The American battled hard in the second, forcing a tie-break, but Sabalenka stayed composed to seal it 7-6(3) and capture her fourth Grand Slam title.
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The victory not only avenged Sabalenka’s 2025 Wimbledon semifinal defeat to Anisimova but also trimmed their head-to-head gap to 4-6. More significantly, she etched her name alongside Serena Williams as the first woman since 2014 to claim consecutive US Open crowns. Moreover, the triumph came with a whopping $5 million prize purse.
But Sabalenka’s triumph was not only about breaking records; it also lit up the moment for her boyfriend, Frangulis. After the trophy ceremony, Sabalenka was shown a video in which the Brazilian entrepreneur praised her and affectionately called her the “Queen of New York.”
“You’re so freaking amazing. I love you so much and yeah, you did it again. Queen of New York, queen of my heart of course. I’m waiting for you in the gym so we can celebrate a little bit,” he said.
The World No. 1 cherished Frangulis’ support and voiced her excitement to share the celebration with him.
“His support means a lot to me and the way he supports me, nobody ever did and it’s just amazing and now I cannot wait to go, celebrate and enjoy this trophy together,” she said.
Frangulis, founder of the global superfood brand Oakberry, later celebrated the triumph on Instagram with a radiant photo alongside Sabalenka. The Belarusian stunned in a chic ensemble as she rested her hand on his shoulder, while he proudly held the coveted US Open trophy.
“Aryna Sabalenka meu amor did it again,” he captioned.
The triumph was especially significant because it was Sabalenka’s first Major since last year’s US Open. It ended a stretch of near-misses that saw her finish runner-up at both the Australian and French Opens and reach the semifinals at Wimbledon.
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Sabalenka Shares Heartwarming Moment With Boyfriend Georgios Frangulis Following US Open Triumph
Frangulis has been a constant presence in Sabalenka’s journey, frequently attending her matches. After commanding the court with authority, Sabalenka immediately turned to the stands to celebrate the victory with her boyfriend.
The World No. 1 embraced and kissed Frangulis in the stands, a moment that drew cheers from the crowd.
Sealed with a kiss 💋 pic.twitter.com/Y5sG52mz4x
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 6, 2025
While the triumph was deeply meaningful for Sabalenka, she remained mindful of her opponent’s disappointment. After the match, she offered a gracious gesture to Anisimova, uplifting her spirits and forcasting the success that surely lies ahead.