Aryna Sabalenka shares sultry behind-the-scenes shots from her Time magazine shoot in a Gucci swimsuit
12:10 15 August, 2026WTA World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has shared behind-the-scenes footage from her photoshoot for the prestigious Time magazine.
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The Belarusian tennis star graced the cover of Time's September issue (dated September 7, 2026). The shoot took place at a residence in South Florida, not far from the tennis player's home.
The 28-year-old four-time Grand Slam champion appeared in frame wearing a seductive black one-piece swimsuit by Gucci, sunglasses, and... kitten heels, in which she confidently strutted across the court.
In her interview with the magazine, Sabalenka opened up about how she finds a balance between professional tennis and her life off the court. "I want to be remembered as a fighter on court, but so cool and fun off court. I think it’s really important for kids to understand that you have to balance," she noted. "You don’t have to be fully, fully focused on your dreams. One day they can destroy you."
Aryna also recalled her recent vacation in Greece after Wimbledon, where she had "a couple of espresso martinis," danced, and swam in the Aegean Sea to completely disconnect from thoughts of tennis.
Sabalenka is now focused on securing a third consecutive victory at the US Open, which kicks off in New York later this month. If she succeeds, she will become the first female tennis player since Serena Williams (who achieved the feat 12 years ago) and only the third woman in modern history to complete a three-peat at the American major. "It’s history," Sabalenka stated. "You get hungrier as you go."