World No. 1 tennis star Aryna Sabalenka is making headlines off the court after sharing vacation photos from Greece with her boyfriend Georgios Frangulis, just days after pulling out of the 2025 China Open due to a minor injury.
Sabalenka, fresh off her second consecutive US Open title, withdrew from the Beijing tournament on September 16, citing undisclosed physical concerns.
The Belarusian champion surprised everyone by posting a series of relaxed, sun-soaked images on September 22.
She was seen enjoying the Mediterranean views in a gingham bikini and sharing affectionate moments with Georgios Frangulis, a Brazil-born entrepreneur with Greek roots.
Her Instagram caption, “🇬🇷 you have my 🙆🏻♀️,” drew thousands of likes and comments, including a matching emoji reply from Georgios himself.
The couple’s scenic escape comes ahead of Sabalenka’s next big challenge: the WTA Finals in Riyadh, where she’s already qualified.
While some fans expressed concern over the timing of her vacation, others praised her for taking time to recover and recharge.
Sabalenka has not shared details about the nature of her injury, but tournament organizers wished her a speedy recovery and confirmed her withdrawal publicly.
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With four Grand Slam singles titles under her belt and a firm grip on the No. 1 ranking, Sabalenka’s brief break in Greece seems to be a strategic pause before the high-stakes year-end finale.
Whether she’s smashing forehands or soaking up the sun, Aryna Sabalenka continues to dominate headlines—and hearts.
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