Aryna Sabalenka’s boyfriend Georgios Frangulis melts hearts with loving gesture after her Wuhan Open disappointment

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka's quest for a fourth consecutive Wuhan Open title was halted in the semifinals by Jessica Pegula. Despite the heartbreaking loss, Sabalenka's boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, offered unwavering support online, highlighting their strong bond. Coco Gauff ultimately claimed the championship, marking a new era for the tournament.

Aryna Sabalenka’s boyfriend Georgios Frangulis melts hearts with loving gesture after her Wuhan Open disappointment (Image via Getty)

Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1 tennis star, faced a tough heartbreak at the 2025 Wuhan Open. The Belarusian, who had won the title three times in a row, lost in the semifinals to Jessica Pegula. Sabalenka began strong, winning the first set 6-2, but Pegula made an incredible comeback to win 6-4, 7-6(2). Sabalenka’s dream of a fourth straight title ended, but her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, showed his love and support with a heartwarming gesture online.

Aryna Sabalenka and Georgios Frangulis share a heartfelt moment after loss

After the match, Aryna Sabalenka posted on Instagram to thank her fans and share her favorite moments from this year’s Wuhan Open. In her caption, she wrote, “That’s a wrap on @wuhanopenwta 🤍🇨🇳 Not the ending I wanted but thankful for the time spent here. Thank you to the fans for the support and making this stadium feel like home 💪🏼.” Soon after, Georgios Frangulis, her Brazil-born boyfriend with Greek roots, commented with a red heart emoji. His simple but sweet reply showed his quiet support for Aryna during this emotional moment. Fans quickly noticed and praised their strong bond, calling it “beautiful” and “real.”

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Aryna Sabalenka had been the queen of Wuhan since her first win in 2018. She defended her title successfully in 2019 and 2024, making this loss especially emotional. Despite her defeat, her message reflected grace, gratitude, and strength, all of which her fans admire her for.

Jessica Pegula ends Sabalenka’s reign as Wuhan Open sees new champion

Jessica Pegula’s win over Aryna Sabalenka ended the Belarusian’s 20-match unbeaten run at the Wuhan Open. Pegula’s comeback victory pushed her into the final, where she met her close friend and fellow American, Coco Gauff. Also Read: Novak Djokovic breaks silence on Rafael Nadal revealing truth about their broken friendship and fierce rivalry Coco Gauff, who beat Jasmine Paolini in the other semifinal, went on to win the 2025 Wuhan Open title after defeating Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 in the final. It was the first time since 2018 that a new name was engraved on the Wuhan Open trophy. The Wuhan Open had been stopped between 2020 and 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but since its return, it has seen fierce competition. With Gauff’s victory, the tournament marked a fresh chapter — one filled with new champions and new rivalries. Even though Aryna Sabalenka couldn’t lift the trophy this year, her post and Georgios Frangulis’s loving comment reminded fans that she remains strong, focused, and deeply loved both on and off the court.

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