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US Open spectator proposes to girlfriend during Aryna Sabalenka's win over Leylah Fernandez
By Ryan Gaydos
Published August 30, 2025
Usually, love is reserved for the court during tennis matches but the rules were thrown to the wayside for a bit during a U.S. Open match on Friday night.
A fan proposed in the stands inside Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York during Aryna Sabalenka’s win over Leylah Fernandez in the third round. She said he was ecstatic for the couple.
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A couple gets engaged in the stands during a changeover in the match between Aryna Sabalenka and Leylah Fernandez (CAN) (both not pictured) on day six of the 2025 US Open tennis tournament at Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. (Geoff Burke/Imagn Images)
"I think it’s the first time that someone proposed during my match," Sabalenka said. "It was a very sweet moment, but I was just trying not to start smiling, because it’s very cute and I believe they’re super happy right now."
Fans inside the stadium began to c heer as they saw the man drop to one knee with the ring in his hands. He egged on the crowd to encourage them to get louder.
The woman said, "Yes."
Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, reacts against Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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"I was just trying to keep focusing on my game, and it was great moment," Sabalenka said. "And as I said on court, I wish them a happy marriage."
Sabalenka defeated Fernandez in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6 (2). She will play against Cristina Bucşa in the round of 16.
Aryna Sabalenka (L) shakes hands with Leylah Fernandez (CAN) (R) at the net after their match on day six of the 2025 US Open tennis tournament at Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. (Geoff Burke/Imagn Images)
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The Belarusian tennis star is ranked No. 1 in the world and came into the tournament as a No. 1 seed. She is also the defending U.S. Open champion.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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