WTA No. 1 Announces Engagement

Novak Djokovic was among the first to congratulate Aryna Sabalenka after the WTA World No. 1 announced her engagement to Georgios Frangulis ahead of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Sabalenka shared the news on social media, prompting a wave of congratulatory messages from fellow players on both the WTA and ATP Tours.

Djokovic’s Heartfelt Response

Djokovic, who has a strong rapport with Sabalenka both on and off the court, commented with three heart emojis on her Instagram post. The pair have often spoken highly of each other, and their camaraderie was evident during a joint press conference appearance at Wimbledon last year.

Both usually speak wonderfully about each other and the good atmosphere they give off had its peak in the last edition of Wimbledon.

Alcaraz and Shelton Join the Congratulations

Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings and a two-time Indian Wells champion, likewise extended his congratulations, writing Congratulations! on Sabalenka’s post. American star Ben Shelton also joined in, commenting Congratulations!.

Indian Wells Tournament Outlook

Alcaraz and Djokovic are both competing at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells, which runs from March 4 to 15. Alcaraz and Djokovic are in the same half of the draw. The 22-year-old Spaniard leveled his head-to-head series with Djokovic at 5-5 after winning their Australian Open final in January, becoming the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam.

FAQ

• Who did Aryna Sabalenka get engaged to? Georgios Frangulis.
• Where was the engagement announced? On social media, ahead of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
• Who were the first players to congratulate Sabalenka? Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.