'No pressure': Sabalenka puts boyfriend on notice after fan drops knee
Aryna Sabalenka has a US Open trophy.
A fan at her match now has a ring.
One spectator proposed in the stands inside Louis Armstrong Stadium during Sabalenka's third round victory over Leylah Fernandez, and the No.1 seed was among the people who couldn't help but enjoy the happy moment.
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Aryna Sabalenka talks to the media after defeating Leylah Fernandez of Canada. Getty
"I think it's the first time that someone proposed during my match," Sabalenka said.
"It was a very sweet moment, but I was just trying not to start smiling, because it's very cute and I believe they're super happy right now."
Fans began cheering as soon as they saw the man drop to one knee with the ring in his hand, and he waved his arms to encourage them to get louder.
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She said yes. US Open
Some took cell phones out to record the moment as the woman said yes through her joyous tears.
"I was just trying to keep focusing on my game, and it was great moment," Sabalenka said.
"And as I said on court, I wish them a happy marriage... I looked at my boyfriend.
"No pressure!"
