Sometimes the biggest news in sports doesn’t come from the court. This week, the spotlight shifted briefly away from tennis when Aryna Sabalenka surprised fans with a personal announcement.
The world number one revealed that she is now engaged to businessman Georgios Frangulis. Sabalenka shared the news with her 4.7 million Instagram followers, posting a photo of her engagement ring with a playful caption.
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“All good guys, everything happened, but look how I look.”
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The announcement came just days before she returns to competition at Indian Wells Open, one of the biggest events on the tennis calendar. But the news also sparked a different question among fans. Who exactly is Georgios Frangulis?
Who is Georgios Frangulis?
Frangulis isn’t a tennis player or a sports celebrity. He’s a businessman. The Brazilian entrepreneur is the founder and CEO of OakBerry, a fast-growing health-food company known for its açaí bowls and smoothies. The brand has expanded rapidly in recent years.
Today, OakBerry operates in dozens of countries and has become a recognizable name in the global wellness market. Frangulis is credited with turning the brand into an international success story.
Their relationship became public in 2024
Sabalenka and Frangulis reportedly began dating in 2024. While the tennis star tends to keep parts of her personal life private, fans gradually started noticing appearances together at events and on social media.
The relationship quickly caught attention because of Sabalenka’s rising profile in the sport. Over the past few years, she has become one of the most dominant players in women’s tennis. Yet despite the intense schedule and constant travel, the couple appeared to build a steady relationship away from the spotlight.
Sabalenka had already dropped a hint
Interestingly, the engagement didn’t come completely out of nowhere. Sabalenka had hinted at taking the relationship further earlier this year. After winning the Brisbane International in January, she thanked her boyfriend during her speech. But she added something that immediately caught fans’ attention.
“Thank you to my boyfriend. Hopefully, soon I’ll call you something else, right?” At the time, it sounded like a lighthearted joke. Now it looks more like a preview of what was coming.
Engagement news comes before Indian Wells return
The timing of the announcement is interesting. Sabalenka is preparing to return to action after a short break following the Australian Open earlier this year.
She reached the final in Melbourne but fell short against Elena Rybakina. Now she shifts her focus to Indian Wells. The tournament is one of the biggest events outside the Grand Slams and features both ATP and WTA stars competing in California. As the top seed, Sabalenka has received a first-round bye and will begin her campaign directly in the second round.
A big year on and off the court
For Sabalenka, 2026 is already shaping up to be a big year. She remains the world number one, continues to compete for major titles, and now enters a new chapter in her personal life as well.
Balancing elite sport with personal milestones isn’t easy. But if Sabalenka’s career has shown anything, it’s that she thrives under pressure.
So while fans are excited about the engagement news, they’ll be watching closely to see what happens next on the court. Because once Indian Wells begins, the celebrations pause and the world number one will be back doing what she does best, chasing another title.
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