Aryna Sabalenka: the path to the top of tennis and personal struggles
5 june 2025 в 18:13
Arina Sabalenka became the main news at the 2025 French Open, where she reached the semifinals without losing a single set. The world number 1 is preparing to face four-time champion Iga Swiatek in the highly anticipated match at Roland Garros. This will be their 13th meeting in their careers and the seventh on clay, highlighting one of the most exciting rivalries in women’s tennis today.
With numerous Grand Slam titles, a strong presence on the court, and a growing fan base worldwide, the Belarusian star continues to attract attention both for her sporting achievements and her life off the court. Learn more about the 27-year-old athlete below.
Sabalenka reached the top of the tennis world by winning three Grand Slam singles titles — two Australian Opens (2023 and 2024) and the US Open (2024). Her dominance on the court helped her claim the world number one ranking in September 2023, a position she still holds in 2025.
Sabalenka suffered the tragic loss of her father, Sergey, when she was just 21 years old. In March 2024, she faced another devastating moment when her former partner, Konstantin Koltsov, took his own life.
Sabalenka has openly spoken about her past struggles with intense training and has become an advocate for athletes' mental health. In 2025, she spoke out against overly critical coaches and encouraged more supportive relationships between players and their teams.
Nicknamed «The Tigress», - Sabalenka has a striking tiger tattoo on her left forearm — a symbol of her aggressive, never-backing-down style of play on the court. She got the tattoo just a month before her 18th birthday, and it holds personal significance beyond her playing style: she was born in 1998, the Year of the Tiger, which pays tribute to both her personality and her birth year.
In 2024, Sabalenka officially announced her relationship with Georgios Frangulis, a Brazilian entrepreneur and founder of the global acai brand Oakberry. He has been seen cheering her on at matches, and in January 2024, she also became a brand ambassador for the company
With numerous Grand Slam titles, a strong presence on the court, and a growing fan base worldwide, the Belarusian star continues to attract attention both for her sporting achievements and her life off the court. Learn more about the 27-year-old athlete below.
Sabalenka reached the top of the tennis world by winning three Grand Slam singles titles — two Australian Opens (2023 and 2024) and the US Open (2024). Her dominance on the court helped her claim the world number one ranking in September 2023, a position she still holds in 2025.
Sabalenka suffered the tragic loss of her father, Sergey, when she was just 21 years old. In March 2024, she faced another devastating moment when her former partner, Konstantin Koltsov, took his own life.
Sabalenka has openly spoken about her past struggles with intense training and has become an advocate for athletes' mental health. In 2025, she spoke out against overly critical coaches and encouraged more supportive relationships between players and their teams.
Nicknamed «The Tigress», - Sabalenka has a striking tiger tattoo on her left forearm — a symbol of her aggressive, never-backing-down style of play on the court. She got the tattoo just a month before her 18th birthday, and it holds personal significance beyond her playing style: she was born in 1998, the Year of the Tiger, which pays tribute to both her personality and her birth year.
In 2024, Sabalenka officially announced her relationship with Georgios Frangulis, a Brazilian entrepreneur and founder of the global acai brand Oakberry. He has been seen cheering her on at matches, and in January 2024, she also became a brand ambassador for the company
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