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Frangulis' Emotional Message Caps Sabalenka's U.S. Open Title Defense

The Oakberry founder, long visible in her player box, doubles as a prominent supporter and commercial partner.

Overview

  • After Sabalenka sealed the 2025 U.S. Open title, Georgios Frangulis sent a video calling her the “queen of New York,” prompting an emotional acknowledgment of his support.
  • Frangulis has been a regular presence in Sabalenka’s player box throughout the 2025 season, including during her run in New York.
  • Founder of the açaí brand Oakberry, Frangulis leads a company that outlets report as a Sabalenka sponsor with ambassador activity and product collaborations.
  • Their relationship entered public view in 2024, and Sabalenka has credited Frangulis with helping her through a difficult period after the death of her former partner Konstantin Koltsov.
  • During the tournament, an untagged U.S. Open social post featuring Frangulis led an AI tool to wrongly identify him as Travis Kelce before issuing a correction, drawing mixed reactions from fans.