Aryna Sabalenka, the Belarusian tennis star and four-time Grand Slam champion, has shared new photos from her vacation at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. The resort, known for its private villas and luxury experiences, has become the backdrop for Sabalenka’s offseason break following her defeat to Elena Rybakina in the WTA Finals title match in Riyadh.
Relaxation and activities
Sabalenka posted several images on Instagram, including a mirror selfie in a green bikini alongside her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, at the resort’s private island gym. She captioned the story with humor: “Private island gym outfit 🤣🤣 @georgiosfrangulis”. Other posts showed her scuba diving and exploring marine life, where she wrote: “Just another day in the life 🦈🐬🐢”.
A season of reflection
The Maldives trip comes after a demanding 2025 season in which Sabalenka reached multiple finals but fell short of securing the WTA Finals crown. In another post, she appeared in a tiger-print bikini while reflecting on her year, noting the importance of rest and personal growth.
Fan reactions
Her photo drops quickly drew attention from fans worldwide, with many praising her upbeat attitude despite the season-ending loss. Media outlets highlighted her ability to remain positive, with Parade quoting her words after the Finals: “I’m leaving this tournament without any disappointment”
.Looking ahead
Sabalenka’s Maldives holiday underscores her balance between professional ambition and personal well-being. As she enjoys time away with Frangulis, the vacation also serves as preparation for the challenges of the upcoming 2026 season, where she will aim to build on her successes and continue competing at the highest level.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2025
Ranked no.1, Aryna played her last match on the 8th of November when she lost to world no.5 Elena Rybakina 6-3 7-6(0) in the final in Riyadh (draw).
This season Sabalenka has managed to achieve a composed 63-12 record. Aryna clinched 4 titles in 2025 in Brisbane, Miami, Madrid and U.S. Open. Sabalenka got to the final at the Australian Open, Indian Wells, Stuttgart, French Open and Riyadh.