Beauty Sabalenka spends her days in luxury after losing huge bonus

(NLDO) - World number 1 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka relieved her sadness by taking a vacation in the "tourist paradise" Maldives after missing out on a huge bonus of 3.98 million pounds.

There was a time when fans thought Aryna Sabalenka could reach the pinnacle of fame and fortune. With a 6-3, 7-6 (7-0) victory in the semi-final of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the world No. 1 tennis player was close to the biggest historical prize money in the history of women's tennis. Unfortunately, in the final match, the Belarusian tennis player fell to her opponent Elena Rybakina.

Aryna Sabalenka lost to Elena Rybakina in the final of WTA Finals 2025

The £3.98 million prize money went up in smoke. It was a huge financial blow, even for a top star with a respectable income like Aryna Sabalenka. But Sabalenka’s mettle lies not only in her thunderous aces on the court, but also in how she deals with defeat.

Aryna Sabalenka misses out on record prize money

Instead of wallowing in regret, Sabalenka immediately packed her bags and flew straight to the Maldives with her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, a Brazilian businessman. Their destination was the super-luxury Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi resort.

"Poison" of the tennis queen

As soon as he set foot on the island, Sabalenka made a bold and free-spirited statement, briefly explaining his decision: "It's time to drink some tequila and let go of all his feelings about his failure."

Sabalenka and her boyfriend relieve stress with a vacation on the "paradise island" Maldives

More than just a throwaway line, this is a statement about the 27-year-old Grand Slam champion's unmistakable lifestyle: Live life to the fullest, regardless and enjoy it endlessly.

During her days off, Sabalenka has been posting updates on her social media accounts to her 3.8 million followers. The photos show a completely different Sabalenka: no longer the nervous, fiery personality of the world’s No. 1 tennis player, but a girl lying leisurely on the beach in a bikini, holding a book in her hand, full of thought.

No more fiery image of the world's number 1 tennis player

However, what really caught fans' attention was the detail of her and her boyfriend swimming in the sea with... sharks, a risky and exciting act, true to her "fearless" spirit on the field.

Overcome pain with generosity

This vacation, for Sabalenka, was perhaps not just a simple relaxation, but also a liberating ritual of recharging her batteries. "Drinking Tequila" or "Swimming with sharks" were just symbols of freedom, a spiritual medicine to help her overcome the pain of losing that historic prize money. A few weeks after the painful slip, Sabalenka was still standing there, proud and radiant under the golden sunshine of Maldives.

Swimming with sharks

She was sending a powerful message: Failure is part of the game, but it’s the warrior spirit and regal lifestyle that define Aryna Sabalenka. The tennis queen capped off a tumultuous season with a trip that made the world look up – a vacation worthy of her No. 1 status.

Relax on the white sand

...watching the blue sea

Audiences and experts understand that after this breather, a stronger, more eager Sabalenka is waiting to return and conquer new heights.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/my-nhan-sabalenka-giai-sau-xa-hoa-sau-cu-say-tay-tien-thuong-khung-19625112207221857.htm