Djokovic, Alcaraz lead congratulations as Sabalenka announces engagement
Novak Djokovic led the congratulations for Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday after the WTA No. 1 announced her engagement to Georgios Frangulis ahead of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
Sabalenka shared the news on social media, drawing messages from stars on both the WTA and ATP Tours. Among the first to respond was Djokovic, who has long shared a friendly rapport with Sabalenka, both on and off the court.
The 24-time major champion commented with three love hearts on Sabalenka’s Instagram post. The pair have often spoken highly of one another, and their camaraderie was on full display at Wimbledon last year when they teamed up for a light-hearted joint press conference appearance.
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Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings and a two-time Indian Wells champion, also chimed in on Sabalenka’s post. “Congratulatiooooons!,” the Spaniard wrote.
American star Ben Shelton joined the chorus of support. “Congratsss,” the 23-year-old said.
The top-seeded Alcaraz and third-seeded Djokovic have landed in the same half of the draw at the ATP Masters 1000 event, which runs from 4-15 March. The 22-year-old Spaniard levelled his Lexus ATP Head2Head series with Djokovic at 5-5 after winning their Australian Open final in January to become the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam.
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