Aryna Sabalenka’s Boyfriend Georgios Frangulis Heartily Reacts After Belarusian Beauty Makes Her Way Further Into Stuttgart

Aryna Sabalenka, a titan of power and spirit, has conquered many courts but the Stuttgart Open trophy still eludes her. She’s reached the final three times—losing to Barty in 2021 and to Swiatek in fierce battles in 2022 and 2023. The coveted Porsche awaits the victor, and Sabalenka declared, “I want to finally win the Porsche this year,” fueled by those past defeats against top-ranked rivals. Now world number one, she returns with her ever-supportive boyfriend Georgios Frangulis by her side in her quest for Stuttgart glory.

Sabalenka’s relationship with Frangulis has become one of the most heartwarming stories on tour this year. The Brazilian entrepreneur and founder of Oakberry is always there, cheering courtside or leaving sweet comments on her Instagram. Just last month, after Sabalenka shared a joyful recap of her Indian Wells run, Frangulis kept it simple and adorable with, “Love those vibes .”

On April 20, Sabalenka celebrated reaching the semifinals after beating her former doubles partner, Elise Mertens. She reached the last eight without hitting a ball thanks to a bye and a walkover, then found her rhythm to wrap up a solid 6-4, 6-1 win. Later, she posted pictures with the caption, “,” and Frangulis replied with a sweet, heartfelt “,” showing he’s always her biggest fan.

Since they started dating in April 2024, Frangulis has been a steady source of love and encouragement. When Sabalenka stunned at the Stuttgart players’ party in a navy-and-white outfit, captioning it “Double the trouble ,” he responded with heart and starry-eyed emojis, totally smitten and cheering her every step.

But off social media, it’s more than just a title for the Belarusian No.1. “I lost three finals against World No. 1s,” she said. “So I was like, ‘OK, I have to do it. I have to come back here as World No. 1. Maybe that’s the deal.’ Of course, I have it in mind. It was three tough matches. I’ll keep it in mind as a motivation. If I make it to the finals, I’ll be hungry as ever, and I’ll be focused as never before.” The winner also drives away in a sleek Porsche Macan Turbo, making the stakes even sweeter.

Additionally, the quarterfinal match wasn’t without drama. Sabalenka’s on-court antics raised eyebrows when she took a phone to photograph a disputed ball mark after the umpire denied her a second look, dialing up the tension in a rare moment of gamesmanship.

Sabalenka admits to her awkward moment with a chair umpire

Aryna’s Stuttgart campaign kicked off in the weirdest way—she didn’t even hit a ball until Saturday! As the top seed, she got a first-round bye, then caught a lucky break when Anastasia Potapova pulled out. But just when she was ready to go, local laws put the tournament on pause for Good Friday, leaving her to stew and joke, “What are you doing to me? I don’t play until Saturday. It’s a bit annoying, honestly.”

During the quarterfinal clash with Mertens, the world No. 1 found herself at odds with an “out” call while down 4-3 and facing break point. At the changeover, trailing by a game, she asked umpire Miriam Bley to check the ball mark, then took matters into her own hands by walking over and snapping a photo of the mark using a phone from her team. This bold move earned her a warning for unsportsmanlike conduct from Bley, but it didn’t shake her focus.

Instead, she bounced back immediately, breaking right back and cruising to a 6-4, 6-1 victory. Reflecting on the incident, she said with a laugh, “I felt the referee was pi**** by the picture I took. When I gave her a handshake, that was a very interesting look and a strong handshake. I’ve never had that before, but yeah.” The moment added a spicy twist to the match, showcasing her fierce determination and a bit of cheeky gamesmanship.

Now into the semifinals, Sabalenka will face No. 5 seed Jasmine Paolini. Paolini ousted No. 4 seed Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-3 in Saturday’s quarterfinal nightcap. The World No.1 leads their head-to-head 4-2. Can she secure another win to reach her fifth final of the season and finally claim the Stuttgart title? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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