Aryna Sabalenka, the World No. 1, capped her commanding 2025 US Open victory with a heartfelt celebration, sharing an emotional embrace and kiss with her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, moments after defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(3) in the women’s singles final on September 6, 2025, at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Belarusian star’s second consecutive US Open title—her fourth Grand Slam overall—marked her as the first woman to defend the crown since Serena Williams’ 2012-2014 three-peat, as reported by *India Today* and *Sportskeeda*. The tender post-match moment, captured by @usopen on X, showcased Sabalenka’s softer side as she jumped into the stands to hug Frangulis, a Brazilian entrepreneur and Oakberry founder, who has been her steadfast supporter since they began dating in April 2024.
The victory, which saw Sabalenka break Anisimova’s serve five times and deliver 28 winners in a 94-minute match, was a redemption after losses in the 2025 Australian and French Open finals (*The Athletic*). During the trophy ceremony, Sabalenka paused an interruption by emcee Mary Carillo to thank her team, family, and Frangulis, saying, “Thank you to my boyfriend who is always there for me, cheering me on. Without your support, I wouldn’t be able to make it.” She also apologized for past emotional outbursts, noting, “In those finals, I was really terrible towards you. But come on, it’s worth it, right?” eliciting crowd laughter (*ProFootballNetwork*).
Frangulis, who has attended Sabalenka’s matches globally, including her 2024 Madrid Open final and 2025 Wimbledon, has been pivotal in her emotional recovery following the tragic suicide of her ex-boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov, in March 2024. Sabalenka previously told *People*, “There was a really tough period where I was really happy to have him by my side, always cheering me up,” crediting Frangulis for helping her navigate grief (*India Today*). Their bond was further highlighted during a viral mid-match proposal in the stands during Sabalenka’s third-round win over Leylah Fernandez, where she jokingly glanced at Frangulis and said, “No pressure,” dispelling engagement rumors with a smile (*Tennis.com*).
The emotional embrace, described as “adorable” by *FreePressJournal*, followed Sabalenka’s on-court dominance, where she saved three of five break points and won 83% of first-serve points (*The Athletic*). Her victory speech also touched on a video from kids at her Belarusian tennis school, which moved her to tears before the final: “I was crying a little bit this morning… I cannot let them down” (*ProFootballNetwork*). Frangulis’s presence in her box, alongside her team, underscored the personal significance of her triumph, as she became the second player in the last 20 years to win 100+ Grand Slam matches, per *TheTennisLetter* on X. Sabalenka’s focus now shifts to 2026, with Frangulis likely by her side.
