Aryna Sabalenka's Fiancé Says Sitting in Her Player's Box Is “One of the Most Stressful Situations”
Ahead of the Australian Open finals, get to know who sits in Sabalenka's player's box.
After Aryna Sabalenka won her first-ever Grand Slam title (the Australian Open in 2023), she thanked her team, calling them “the craziest team on tour. ” She added, “We worked so hard and you guys deserve this trophy. It’s more about you than it’s about me.
” Her team, mainly from Sabalenka’s home country of Belarus, often appear in videos on her social media. She’s been with the same team for years, and as she looks to win the Miami Open, they will be cheering her on from her player’s box. Also there will be her fiancé, Georgios Frangulis , who says sitting in her player’s box is a deeply stressful experience for him.
Georgios Frangulis reacts to a point during a Sabalenka match. Hannah Peters - Getty Images “The toughest part is being in the box,” he told RG. org .
“It’s one of the most stressful situations I’ve ever experienced. I’ve always loved tennis and been around it for a long time. Through my company Oakberry we’ve sponsored tournaments, but when you have such a personal connection with someone and with the sport, it becomes something completely different.