Aryna Sabalenka didn’t just win the US Open—she dominated it. She lifted the trophy, banked $5 million, and confirmed her place as the world’s No. 1. But instead of chasing more titles at the star-packed China Open, Sabalenka pulled the ultimate shock move: she vanished to Greece with her boyfriend.
Yes, while rivals like Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek are battling it out in Beijing, Sabalenka is living her best life under the Greek sun. And fans are going wild. Why? Because this isn’t just a vacation—it’s a love story, a power move, and maybe even the secret behind her unstoppable rise.
Her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, isn’t just arm candy. He’s the Brazilian-born business mogul who built Oakberry, a superfood empire with 600 stores across 35 countries. The two first connected through business in 2023, and by 2024, their romance was public. Since then, Frangulis has been a fixture in Sabalenka’s player box, cheering (and stressing) through every match.
He admits it’s brutal: “Sitting courtside is the most stressful situation I’ve ever faced. I clap, I stay calm, because Aryna notices everything.” Imagine running a multimillion-dollar empire and still saying your toughest job is watching your girlfriend play tennis. That’s love.
Now, Greece isn’t just a random pick. Frangulis has family roots there, making it the perfect escape after the madness of New York. For Sabalenka, who thrives on balance, it’s a chance to reset. The beaches, the food, the family connections—it’s all part of a break she’s earned.
And here’s the kicker: Sabalenka herself credits this relationship for her dominance. Off-court happiness fuels her on-court fire. The fearless fighter who destroyed her opponents in New York? That energy comes from being content, grounded, and supported.
So while the world debates whether skipping the China Open was risky, Sabalenka is proving a bigger point: champions aren’t just built in the gym or on the practice court. They’re built on love, laughter, and living life fully.
And right now, Aryna Sabalenka isn’t just the queen of tennis. She’s the queen of balance—showing the world that sometimes the boldest move isn’t hitting another forehand winner. It’s choosing yourself, your happiness, and your people.
Fans may miss her on the China Open stage, but her Greek holiday has given them something else to obsess over: the real, raw, human side of their champion. And let’s be real—that might be even more powerful than another trophy.
