Key Takeaways
- Aryna Sabalenka walked solo in a sequined turtleneck dress at the Vogue World Milano fashion show.
- Lorenzo Musetti appeared on the catwalk alongside Jennifer Lopez during the Milan event.
- Both competitors will return to action on September 30, 2026, with Sabalenka at the China Open and Musetti at the Japan Open.
Tennis stars take center stage in Milan fashion showcase
Aryna Sabalenka and Lorenzo Musetti stepped away from the tennis circuit to make high-profile appearances at the Vogue World Milano event. The two players swapped their customary athletic gear for luxury designer attire, establishing their presence within the global fashion scene.
Sabalenka, the 28-year-old Belarusian star and current WTA World No. 2, walked the runway as a solo act. Musetti, the 24-year-old Italian, took on a prominent role as he walked beside global pop star Jennifer Lopez. Both competitors looked fully at ease amidst the glamour of the modeling industry, highlighting the trend of active tennis professionals establishing significant off-court endeavors.
Aryna Sabalenka struts for Vogue World Milano.
Fierce. 😮💨
(via @vogue_italia) pic.twitter.com/OfdKQevFd1
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 22, 2026
Runway appearances and upcoming tour returns
Sabalenka wore a turtleneck sequined dress during her runway appearance, presenting a calm and stylish figure following her run to the US Open final. The outing served as a prominent appearance ahead of her scheduled September 2027 wedding, which is set to take place after that year’s US Open.
Musetti smoothly navigated the catwalk alongside Lopez, earning attention for his composed handling of the showcase.
Both players will quickly shift their attention back to their primary sport on September 30, 2026. Sabalenka is set to enter the WTA 1000 China Open, while Musetti will travel to compete in the ATP 500 Japan Open.
Lorenzo Musetti and Jennifer Lopez HELLO?!? pic.twitter.com/yINKR6fJGS
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) September 22, 2026
Lorenzo Musetti in 2026
Ranked world no.24, Lorenzo played his last match on the 3rd of September when he capitulated to world no.110 Dane Sweeny 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-2 in the 2nd round of the U.S. Open (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Italian has managed to achieve an overall 20-11 match record. Lorenzo Musetti’s best achievement of the present season was reaching the semifinal in Hong Kong.
