Aryna Sabalenka's boyfriend Georgios, Paula Badosa, & Amanda Anisimova in awe of Belarusian's 'red hot' WTA Finals photoshoot look

Aryna Sabalenka’s WTA Finals gala look drew reactions from her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, close friend Paula Badosa, and rival Amanda Anisimova. The World No. 1 is competing at the prestigious season-ending event for the fifth consecutive year.

The WTA Finals gala is one of the most anticipated events of the season, with the top stars showcasing their glamorous styles for the annual photoshoot. Sabalenka has consistently turned heads with her stunning looks over the years, and this year was no exception.

She wore a striking red, form-fitting dress with a cape-style overlay that drapes over her shoulders. The dress featured a high neckline and was paired with pointed burgundy heels and minimal accessories, like a gold bracelet and wristwatch.

She shared a carousel of images on Instagram showcasing her look. She captioned it:

"Red hot ❤️‍🔥 #WTAFinalsRiyadh"

Her boyfriend, Frangulis, commented with heart emojis, while Badosa commented:

"Insane 🔥❤️😍🌹"

Anisimova, who featured in the carousel multiple times, wrote:

"❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 fiyaaa"

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Both Sabalenka and Anisimova have kicked off their campaigns at the WTA Finals in Riyadh.

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Amanda Anisimova in tight qualification battle after Aryna Sabalenka starts with a bang at the WTA Finals 2025

Amanda Anisimova and Aryna Sabalenka at the 2025 US Open - Source: Getty

Aryna Sabalenka made a blistering start to her title bid by defeating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-1 in her Round-Robin opener at the WTA Finals. With the Year-End No. 1 ranking already secured, Sabalenka arrives at this event with little pressure. Up next, she will take on fifth seed Jessica Pegula.

Meanwhile, Amanda Anisimova finds herself in a tight qualification battle. After a season that saw her claim her first WTA 1000 title in Qatar and reach two Grand Slam finals, her start here is less dominant, and every match counts.

The American was defeated by an in-form Elena Rybakina 3-6, 1-6 in the first Round-Robin match. Against compatriot Madison Keys in the second match, Anisimova kept her qualification chances alive by winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Keys has lost both her matches and is out of contention for the semifinal, while Rybakina has won both her matches and has qualified. Anisimova will now face Iga Swiatek in a potential quarterfinal, as the winner will qualify for the semifinal spot.

Anisimova and Swiatek are set to face each other for the third time this year in yet another high-stakes clash. The Pole dominated their Wimbledon final meeting, but Anisimova avenged that loss with a win in the US Open quarterfinals. This encounter promises to be another thrilling chapter in their rivalry.

Edited by Aliasgar Ayaz