Aryna Sabalenka Officially ‘One of Us’: Boyfriend’s Mother Shares Heart-Melting Family Update

Aryna Sabalenka Officially ‘One of Us’: Boyfriend’s Mother Shares Heart-Melting Family Update

Aryna Sabalenka has earned plenty of accolades on court over the past year, but her latest “title” comes courtesy of her boyfriend’s mother and honestly, it might be the sweetest of the lot. Ana Helena Puccetti, the mother of Sabalenka’s partner Georgios Frangulis, shared a warm, almost glowing update this week, announcing that the World No. 1 is now “definitely a part” of their family. A small gesture, sure, but one that speaks volumes about how seamlessly Sabalenka has blended into their world.

Sabalenka and Frangulis have been together for just over a year, first spotted as a couple during the 2024 Madrid Open. Frangulis, for those who don’t instantly recognize the name, is a Greek-Brazilian entrepreneur and the founder of açaí giant Oakberry a brand Sabalenka officially became an ambassador for in January 2024. Not one to stay still, he also dipped into the sports world this year, joining investors Novak Djokovic, Felipe Massa, and Kevin Magnussen in backing French Ligue 2 side Le Mans FC. Busy man, busy life and Sabalenka seems to fit neatly into it.

“She’s Family Now”: Puccetti’s Warm Message

After wrapping up her 2025 season with a runner-up finish at the WTA Finals falling to Elena Rybakina in a high-quality showdown Sabalenka took a well-deserved break. Her offseason itinerary? A Maldives escape with Frangulis followed by a trip to Brazil, where she spent real quality time with his family. And it clearly left an impression.

Puccetti recently posted a montage of Sabalenka laughing, relaxing, and generally living the good life with the clan in Brazil. Her caption was wonderfully heartfelt, with just a touch of family-inside-joke humor:

It’s the kind of blessing every athlete in a highly public relationship hopes for — a simple, sincere vote of acceptance. And if we’re being honest, Sabalenka radiates the type of energy that tends to win over a room quickly.

A Season Worth Framing

Puccetti’s affection capped off what has arguably been one of Sabalenka’s finest professional years. The Belarusian stacked up four titles in 2025: Brisbane, Miami, Madrid, and the big one the US Open. Add to that her near-misses at both the Australian Open and Roland Garros, plus a semifinal run at Wimbledon, and you have a season that would make even the legends nod in approval. It was relentless, powerful, and incredibly consistent exactly what we’ve come to expect from Sabalenka when she finds her groove.

Eyes Toward 2026: A Familiar Starting Point

Next year, Sabalenka will restart her campaign at a venue that treated her very well not long ago: the Brisbane International. The WTA 500 event, scheduled for January 4–11 at the Queensland Tennis Centre, marks her return as the defending champion a title she earned with authority in 2025.

Her run last year felt like a statement of intent. Entering as the top seed and bypassing the first round, she opened with a 6-4, 6-0 dismissal of Renata Zarazúa. Then came a tougher test against 15th seed Yulia Putintseva a scrappy, unpredictable opponent yet Sabalenka handled it 7-6(2), 6-4. The momentum only built from there: Marie Bouzková fell 6-3, 6-4 in the quarters, and rising star Mirra Andreeva couldn’t slow her down in a 6-3, 6-2 semifinal.

The final wasn’t straightforward. Qualifier Polina Kudermetova punched above her ranking and even snatched the first set. But Sabalenka, true to her champion’s instincts, shifted gears and powered through 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to claim her 18th WTA singles title. A gritty win and one that set the tone for everything that followed.

As 2026 approaches, Sabalenka looks poised to build on what already feels like a career peak. And now, with her partner’s family openly embracing her, she enters the new season with a little extra support behind the scenes. Sometimes, that matters more than people realize.