Belarusian Tennis player Aryna Sabalenka hinted at expecting a proposal from a boyfriend after a man proposed to a woman for marriage during her US Open 2025 match against Leylah Fernandez. At the post-game presser, Sabalenka quipped that she looked at her boyfriend after being asked if she expects this incident inspires anyone else to follow suit.
Amid the match at the Louis Armstrong Stadium, a man went down on his knee and proposed for marriage to a woman. Tears of joy flowed down her cheeks as she accepted it. The man put the ring on her finger, sending the spectators into jubilation.
When asked at a press conference about the touching incident, Sabalenka responded:
"I think it's the first time that someone proposed during my match, and it was a very sweet moment, but I was just trying not to start like smiling because it's super cute, and I believe they are super happy right now. I was just trying to keep focusing on my game. "It was a great moment. And as I said on court, I wish them a happy marriage."
When asked whether she hopes the incident also inspires anyone else too, the 27-year-old quipped:
"I looked at my boyfriend. No pressure."
Sabalenka has reportedly been dating Brazillian entrepreneur Georgios Frangulis.
"I'm just reminding myself that I have to trust my game" - Aryna Sabalenka
Having beaten Fernandez 6-2 7-6 (7-2), the 27-year-old defending champion remarked that staying aggressive has been the key to her good run. She stated, as quoted by BBC Sport:
"When I get to the tie-break I know that there is no time for doubts and I just have to go for my shots. I'm just reminding myself that I have to trust my game. I have a pretty good feeling. I'm trying to stick to the plan of the game, and trying to stay aggressive and put as much pressure as I can on my opponent."
Sabalenka will next face Cristina Bucsa in the Round of 16 match.
