Quick Read
- World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka got engaged to Brazilian entrepreneur Georgios Frangulis on March 3, 2026, in Indian Wells.
- Frangulis proposed with flowers and candles around a poolside, a surprise Sabalenka shared on Instagram.
- Georgios Frangulis is the founder of the Oakberry health food franchise and has supported Sabalenka through tough times.
- Sabalenka had hinted at marriage earlier this year after winning the Brisbane International.
- The engagement comes just before Sabalenka’s first match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
INDIAN WELLS (Azat TV) – World No. 1 women’s tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement to Brazilian entrepreneur Georgios Frangulis on Tuesday night, March 3, 2026, in Indian Wells. The surprise proposal, featuring flowers and candles around a poolside setting, came just days before Sabalenka is set to begin her campaign at the BNP Paribas Open.
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Sabalenka, 27, shared the news with her 4.7 million Instagram followers via a video showing Frangulis, 38, getting down on one knee. The Belarusian star, seen in jeans and a white T-shirt, appeared to oscillate between disbelief and glee. In a follow-up post, a beaming Sabalenka jokingly chided her team for not giving her advance notice to be more ‘presentable’ for the grand moment, which included a massive oval-cut diamond ring now prominently displayed.
The Surprise Proposal in Indian Wells
The romantic proposal took place in Indian Wells, creating a buzz ahead of Sabalenka’s first match at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday. Sources described a picturesque scene with white rose petals covering a pool’s surface, surrounded by overflowing bouquets of pink, green, and white flowers, and numerous white candles sparkling against the night sky. Sabalenka captioned her joint Instagram post with Frangulis, “You & me, forever ♾️ 3.3.26 💍🤍,” confirming the date of the engagement.
The surprise element was clear in Sabalenka’s reactions. She later posted an Instagram Story, camera pointed at her sizable ring, exclaiming, “Well, I obviously had NO idea this was happening tonight.” Frangulis, standing by her side, affirmed her beauty, to which she playfully disagreed, emphasizing her unprepared look.
Georgios Frangulis: The Fiancé
Georgios Frangulis, a 38-year-old from Brazil, is the founder of Oakberry, a popular health food franchise known for its acai bowls and smoothies. He reportedly has a net worth exceeding $200 million. Sabalenka is currently a spokesperson for the Oakberry brand, a connection that developed after the couple met at an F1 race in early 2024 and began dating later that year. This will be Frangulis’s second marriage.
Frangulis has been a significant source of support for Sabalenka, especially during challenging times. According to E! Online, he entered her life shortly after the death of her then-ex-boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov in March 2024. Sabalenka told People in 2024 that Frangulis was ‘my biggest support’ during a ‘really tough period,’ always cheering her up and ensuring they did ‘fun stuff.’
Sabalenka’s Hints and Relationship Context
The engagement follows what many interpreted as a playful but clear hint from Sabalenka earlier this year. After winning the Brisbane International event in January, she publicly thanked her team and then addressed Frangulis, stating, ‘Thank you to my boyfriend … Hopefully soon I can call you something else.’ She later joked in a Women’s Tennis Association video about ‘putting some extra pressure’ on him, quipping, ‘I think by now he should figure it out.’
Sabalenka confirmed her relationship with Frangulis when they were seen holding hands at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, Italy, in May 2024. She also publicly thanked him after her loss to Iga Swiatek at the Italian Open that same month, blowing him a kiss in the crowd.
A New Chapter for the World No. 1
As the top seed and No. 1 player in the world, Sabalenka’s personal milestone adds another layer to her already high-profile career. A four-time Grand Slam champion, she has yet to win the BNP Paribas Open, despite reaching the finals twice in 2023 and last year. Her upcoming match on Friday in Indian Wells will be her first since this significant personal announcement, drawing even more attention to her performance on the court.
The engagement marks a significant personal chapter for Aryna Sabalenka, a world-class athlete who has consistently demonstrated resilience both on and off the court. This public declaration of commitment with Georgios Frangulis highlights a period of stability and joy in her life, setting a positive tone as she continues to compete at the highest levels of professional tennis.