Watch: Fan Proposes to Girlfriend Mid-match at Sabalenka's US Open Game

In the heart-warming incident on Friday, a man went down on his knees and proposed to his girlfriend in the stands during the US Open match

Update: 2025-08-30 07:10 GMT
Man proposing to his girlfriend (Photo: Screen-grab from X)

New York: A video of a man proposing to his girlfriend in the stands inside Louis Armstrong Stadium during Arya Sabalenka's third-round victory over Leylah Fernandez is going viral on social media platforms.

In the heart-warming incident on Friday, a man went down on his knees and proposed to his girlfriend in the stands during the US Open match.

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. Some took cell phones out to record the moment as the woman said yes through her joyous tears.

during Aryna Sabalenka has a U.S. Open trophy. A fan at her match Friday night now has a ring.

A fan 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.
Talking about the incident 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."
"I think it's the first time that someone proposed during my match," she added.
"I was just trying to keep focusing on my game, and it was great moment," the 27-year-old said.
"And as I said on court, I wish them a happy marriage." 

On being asked if she hopes the incident inspires anyone else too, the No.1 Seed said, "I looked at my boyfriend. No pressure."

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