Aryna Sabalenka’s thoughtful victory speech at the Cincinnati Open included one slight slip-up. Moments after defeating American Jessica Pegula in Monday’s final, 6-3, 7-5, Sabalenka — currently ranked second in the world — expressed gratitude for her support system, particularly her “boyfriends.” “And of course, a special thank you to my boyfriends, boyfriend. I said, … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka appeared to confirm a new relationship with Georgios Frangulis, the CEO of Açaí brand Oakberry, while in Italy for the Italian Open over the weekend. The 26-year-old Belarusian pro — who lost to Poland’s Iga Swiatek in Saturday’s Rome final — and Frangulis held hands while at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola … Read more
Dave Portnoy and Aryna Sabalenka are continuing to form the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Sabalenka had invited Portnoy to sit in her coach’s box for her U.S. Open finals match against Coco Gauff last month, but the Barstool Sports founder had a prior commitment and could not be in two places at once. Nevertheless, … Read more
Dave Portnoy has become enraptured with Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka’s game and quickly morphed into her biggest cheerleader. The Barstool founder had front-row seats on the baseline for a Sabalenka match this past Monday and has been brashly and publicly betting on her ever since. The attention did not go unrequited, as Sabalenka direct-messaged … Read more