Tennis Star Aryna Sabalenka Hilariously Puts ‘Pressure’ on Her Boyfriend to Propose

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka didn’t just leave Brisbane with another trophy. She also walked away with one of the most talked-about entertainment moments of the tennis season after cheekily putting “pressure” on her boyfriend to propose right in front of thousands of fans.

The Belarusian star delivered the lighthearted moment during her victory speech after winning the Brisbane International on Sunday. Sabalenka cruised past Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-3 in the final, wrapping up the match in just 79 minutes. 

The win marked her third Brisbane title in four years and sent a strong signal ahead of the Australian Open. But it was what she said after the match that truly captured attention.

While thanking her team, Sabalenka turned to her boyfriend, Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis, who was watching from the stands. 

With a smile and playful tone, she said, “Thank you to my boyfriend… Hopefully soon I can call you something else. Let’s just put some extra pressure.”

The camera immediately cut to Frangulis, who looked both surprised and thrilled, grinning widely as the crowd reacted with laughter and applause. 

Aryna Sabalenka after winning back to back Brisbane titles:

“Thank you to my boyfriend… hopefully soon I can call you something else” 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/VCLdkJXLBg

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 11, 2026

Before the jokes and smiles, Sabalenka did what she does best: dominate on the court. She went unbeaten throughout the tournament, not dropping a single set on her way to the title. Against Kostyuk in the final, Sabalenka showed her trademark power and control, staying calm even during brief dips in rhythm.

The victory was her 22nd WTA title and another reminder of why she enters the Australian Open as one of the top favorites. Sabalenka’s playful hint carried extra weight given her personal journey over the past two years. 

In 2024, she endured the devastating loss of her former boyfriend, NHL player Konstantin Koltsov. During that painful period, she later shared that Frangulis became a key source of comfort and support.

This isn’t the first time Sabalenka has teased the idea of engagement. During the US Open last year, she noticed a couple getting engaged in the stands during one of her matches. Afterward, she joked about it, saying she looked at her own boyfriend with a smile and added, “No pressure.”

For Sabalenka, life seems balanced right now. She’s winning titles, feeling supported and comfortable enough to joke about her future in front of the world. Whether a proposal comes soon or not, her Brisbane moment showed a lighter, more personal side of a tennis star who already has plenty to celebrate.

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