During the third-round clash between Aryna Sabalenka and Leylah Fernandez at the U.S. Open, a joyful moment unfolded off the court. As the players paused between games, a fan dropped to one knee in the stands of Louis Armstrong Stadium, drawing cheers and applause from the crowd. The woman said yes, and the couple embraced as spectators captured the moment on their phones.
Sabalenka reacts with warmth
Aryna Sabalenka, who was focused on her match, couldn’t help but notice the celebration. “I think it’s the first time that someone proposed during my match,” she said afterward. “It was a very sweet moment, but I was just trying not to start smiling, because it’s very cute and I believe they’re super happy right now.” Her reaction added a personal touch to an already memorable evening.
Love and tennis share the spotlight
The proposal added a layer of emotion to a match already rich with history. Sabalenka and Fernandez had previously met in a dramatic semifinal four years earlier, and this time Sabalenka emerged victorious with a 6-3, 7-6(2) win. But for many in the crowd, the highlight wasn’t just the tennis—it was witnessing a life-changing moment between two fans.
A playful glance courtside
Sabalenka later joked about the proposal, saying she glanced at her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, who was seated courtside. “I don’t want this kind of proposal,” she said with a smile. “But I looked at my boyfriend. No pressure.” Her light-hearted comment drew laughter and added to the charm of the evening.
A match to remember
While Sabalenka’s win secured her place in the fourth round, the engagement in the stands made the night unforgettable for everyone present. It was a reminder that at the U.S. Open, magic can happen both on and off the court.
Sabalenka at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently the world no.1, the Belarussian has managed to achieve a composed 53-10 match record in 2025. The Belarussian is currently playing at the U.S. Open where she defeated the world no.108 Rebeka Masarova 7-5 6-1, the world no.67 Polina Kudermetova 7-6(4) 6-2 and the world no.30 Leylah Annie Fernandez 6-3 7-6(2)
.Aryna Sabalenka will face the world no.95 Cristina Bucsa in the 4th round. They have never competed against each other till now in top tournaments.
Sabalenka has won 3 titles in 2025 in Brisbane, Miami and Madrid. Sabalenka reached the final at the Australian Open, in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open), in Stuttgart (Porsche Tennis Grand Prix) and at the French Open.
Sabalenka won 20 titles in her career: 15 on hard courts, 3 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Leylah Annie Fernandez in 2025
Now ranked no.30, the Canadian played her last match on the 29th of August when she was overcome by world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 7-6(2) in the 3rd round of the U.S. Open (draw).
Presently, during this year the Canadian has managed to achieve a compiled 24-21 win-loss record. The Canadian conquered 1 title in Washington.
Aryna Sabalenka and Leylah Annie Fernandez squared off just twice. Their current record is 1-1.