Aryna Sabalenka is giving fans more than power plays but also winning hearts off the court. The tennis superstar recently shared a glimpse of her life following her appearance at the 2025 Wuhan Open.
Despite American player Coco Gauff taking home the championship, the world No. 2 seemed completely unbothered. Instead, she enjoys a relaxing vacation with fellow player Paula Badosa, moving seamlessly from the tournament to time off.
In a recent Instagram post, the duo treated themselves to a “much needed girls’ day” in Dubai.
Sabalenka shared a carousel of sunny moments, from poolside snaps to carefree smiles, capturing her and her “bestie” simply enjoying their time off.
“Much needed girl’s day with my bestie,” she wrote.
The comment section was filled with positive reactions from her followers who loved seeing the duo enjoy their BFF time together.
“The cutest besties,” a commenter said.
“BESTIE TIME IS THE BEST TIME,” one wrote.
“Got a lot of those long, beautiful legs,” a follower remarked.
“Goddess on and off the court,” a fan shared.
Fans also noticed Sabalenka’s incredible long legs, with a social media user noting, “Got a lot of those long, beautiful legs.”
“Legs are to die for,” another added.
Before their Middle Eastern getaway, the Belarusian player visited Asia as she headlined a Hong Kong exhibition event.
Sabalenka attended the event alongside fellow tennis standouts Anna Kalinskaya, a former World No. 11, and the iconic Andre Agassi.
The program also treated guests to an exclusive on-court session highlighted by an exciting face-off between two leading female players.
As for tennis legend Agassi, he delivered a special on-court demo where he displayed his mastery and signature finesse.
Aryna Sabalenka Admits She Was ‘Not a Good Example’ After Wuhan Open Controversy
With all her continued achievements and recognitions, the tennis star was not immune to criticism including the incident at the Wuhan Open.
During her matchup against Jessica Pegula in the semifinals, Sabalenka nearly struck a ball boy with her racquet, an act that drew backlash from the public and sparked widespread discussion online.
Addressing the incident, she admitted she can’t always be “a good example.”
“For me, tennis became something much bigger when I lost my father,” she told the AFP at an event in Hong Kong, as cited by The New York Times, adding “Now I just want to see how far I can go in this sport and inspire the next generation. I want to be a good example, maybe. Sometimes I’m not a good example. But maybe also an example of what not to do.”
Despite this, she has been trying to make a conscious effort to set a positive example for young players and fans who look up to her.
“Most of the time, I’m trying to be a good example for the next generation, and that’s what inspires me,” she added.