Three-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka has delighted her fans by sharing glimpses of her Maldives holiday. The world No. 1 posted photos of herself playing beach volleyball in a bikini, swimming in the ocean, and enjoying a seaside meal with her boyfriend Georgios Frangulis.
Social media reaction
The 27-year-old uploaded the images to Instagram, where she has nearly four million followers. Her post, captioned “Time to chill,” quickly gained close to 200,000 likes, with fans celebrating her decision to take time off after a demanding season.
Reflecting on the season
Sabalenka revealed her plans to rest and recover following her emotional exit at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, where she lost in straight sets to Elena Rybakina. “Now it’s time to sit down in the Maldives, maybe drink some tequila and analyse my season, my behaviour and emotions,” she said.
Despite the disappointment, Sabalenka remained positive about her progress. “I think it’s been great so far, I just need to be even better with myself and continue to improve next year,” she added.
Support from fans
Her followers expressed encouragement in the comments, praising her for prioritizing recovery and balance. The holiday marks a well-earned break for Sabalenka, who has been one of the standout performers on the WTA Tour this year.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2025
LWWWWLWWWW Ranked world no.1, Sabalenka played her last match on the 8th of November when she capitulated to world no.5 Elena Rybakina 6-3 7-6(0) in the final in Riyadh (draw).
This season Aryna has a compiled 63-12 win-loss record. The Belarussian clinched 4 titles in 2025 in Brisbane, Miami, Madrid and U.S. Open. Aryna was the runner-up at the Australian Open, Indian Wells, Stuttgart, French Open and Riyadh.
