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Usually, love is reserved for the court during tennis matches, but the rules were thrown to the road a little during an American open match on Friday night.
A fan suggested in the stands inside the Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York under ARYNA Sabalenka’s victory over Leylah Fernandez in the third round. She said he was in ecstasy for the couple.
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A couple get engaged in the grandstand during a transition in the match between ARYNA Sabalenka and Leylah Fernandez (CAN) (both not depicted) on day six in 2025 US Open Tennis Tournament in Billie Jean King Usta National Tennis Center. (GEOFF BURKE/IMAGN -PICTURES)
“I think it’s the first time someone suggested during my fight,” Sabalenka said. “It was a very sweet moment, but I just didn’t try to start smiling because it’s very sweet and I think they’re super happy right now.”
Fans inside the stadium began to cheer as they saw the man falling to one knee with the ring in his hands. He egged on the crowd to encourage them to get taller.
The woman said, “Yes.”
ARYNA Sabalenka from Belarus responds to Leylah Fernandez, from Canada, during the third round of the US Open Tennis Championships, Friday, August 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 a big moment,” Sabalenka said. “And as I said in 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 16th round.
ARYNA Sabalenka (L) shakes his hands with Leylah Fernandez (CAN) (R) online after their match on day six of 2025 US Open Tennis Tournament in Billie Jean King Usta National Tennis Center. (GEOFF BURKE/IMAGN -PICTURES)
The Belarusian tennis star is ranked No. 1 in the world and entered the tournament as # 1 seed. She is also the defending us open champion.
