Aryna Sabalenka Becomes the ‘Queen of New York’ as Boyfriend Georgios Frangulis Hypes the Newly Crowned US Open Champion

“Never give up on your dream.” That’s Aryna Sabalenka‘s message for all budding athletes looking to replicate her results one day. After all, the Belarusian has become a beacon of inspiration. An inspiring two-week tale at the US Open showcases how the second seed fetched glory, but the story stands incomplete without acknowledging the support of her boyfriend, who is once again boosting her morale on the big stage!

On Sunday, September 8, the Belarusian superstar earned redemption for her heartbreaking loss in last year’s finals. Riding on a power-packed game, Sabalenka overpowered Jessica Pegula in the summit clash, concluding the captivating battle 7-5, 7-5, and lifting the US Open title (her second Major of the season). Crowned the champion and cashing in her whopping $3.6 million paycheck, the World No. 2 has become the “Queen of New York.” Or at least, that’s what her lover Georgios Frangulis expressed.

Taking to social media, the motorsports star posted a string of photos, posing with Sabalenka, her champion’s cup, and the moments that led to her triumph. The proud Brazilian entrepreneur professed his love for her by captioning an adorable message, “I’m in love with the Queen of NY.” For those unaware, the 26-year-old WTA sensation first went public about her romance with Frangulis in May. However, a lot had happened before.

Sabalenka’s ex-boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov, tragically passed away in March from an apparent suicide. The Belarusian was performing at the Miami Open when she was “heartbroken” by the news and later told ‘The Independent’ in August, “Looking back, I think that I should have just stopped and just separated myself from tennis, just have a little break, recharge and start things over again.” Thankfully, the Belarusian had Frangulis’ support while she endured such a “difficult year”.

“There was a 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,” Sabalenka said. It was an emotional rollercoaster of a year, but the pieces eventually fell into place for the Belarusian. Well, almost. That was until the 26-year-old unknowingly made a terrible mistake at the Cincinnati Masters.

Aryna Sabalenka inadvertently cuts herself to a sorry figure in hilarious scenes

It is no surprise that Aryna Sabalenka was missing in action at the Paris Olympics. The Belarusian superstar needed time to process and grieve the death of her former partner. However, with boyfriend Georgios Frangulis by her side, her composure returned just in time for the Western and Southern Open. After outfoxing Pegula in the title decider, Sabalenka’s hopes for an adorable gesture ended in stitches after she inadvertently referred to her lover as “boyfriends” during her award presentation speech.

She said, “Special thank you to my boyfriends… that’s my terrible English guys.” To much hilarity, the former World No. 1 was quick to realize her accidental slip-up and added, “Thank you to my boyfriend who keeps me happy every day. Thank you so much.”

With the US Open concluded and Sabalenka furnished with two Slam titles for the season, celebrations are on the cards. Most likely, the Belarusian will fly off on a getaway with her boyfriend to relax and recover just in time for her professional endeavors!