World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka showed her affection for rescue pup Wilson in response to boyfriend Georgios Fragulis’ photodump, offering fans a glimpse of the playful and tender side of her life off the court while she continues her US Open title defense in New York.
Highlights:
- Fan Week bond: Sabalenka met rescue pup Wilson during US Open Fan Week.
- Instant connection: Asked fans to help convince her team to let her adopt him.
- Photodump moment: Fragulis shared pictures, including a sweet snap of Sabalenka with Wilson.
- Heartfelt comment: Sabalenka replied, “I need my Wilson 🐕 😢”.
- On-court success: Defeated Rebeka Masarova 7-5, 6-1 in her first-round match.
World No. 1 and defending US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka is making headlines both on and off the court. While beginning her title defense with a strong 7-5, 6-1 win over Rebeka Masarova at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 24, the Belarusian also warmed hearts with her affection for a rescue pup named Wilson.
Sabalenka first met Wilson during US Open Fan Week, where fans and players interacted in light-hearted events. The moment instantly struck a chord with the tennis star, who even posted an Instagram Story asking fans to help convince her team to let her adopt Wilson.
The story resurfaced when her boyfriend Georgios Fragulis shared a recent photodump on Instagram, featuring several US Open-related images, luxury watches, and candid moments with Sabalenka. Among them was a standout picture of Sabalenka smiling with Wilson, which drew a heartfelt response from the World No. 1.
“I need my Wilson 🐕 😢,” she commented, once again expressing her desire to bring the pup home.
Between her powerful performances on court and her tender bond with Wilson, Sabalenka continues to show both her competitive edge and compassionate side as she chases another US Open crown.
