Indian Wells: Goofy Aryna Sabalenka Nearly Takes Off Her Coach’s Head With a Dangerous Frisbee Throw

Published 03/04/2024, 4:33 AM EST

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Aryna Sabalenka always takes time out for her goofy activities! Sabalenka’s silly charm lends an endearing depth to her image, making her a beloved figure in the tennis community, whether she’s joking around with other players or entertaining the crowd with her antics. In the same context, she is at the Indian Wells; she recently showed off her goofy side as she nearly took off his head with a risky throw.

Sabalenka’s contagious laugh and lighthearted manner frequently steal the show, showcasing a side of her that her admirers love just as much as her impressive tennis skills. Let’s take a look at how the two-time Grand Slam champion pulled a trick on her coach, Jason Stacy.

Aryna Sabalenka’s funny trick on her fitness coach has once again become the talk of the town 

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Whether it be a tournament like the Australian Open or Indian Wells, Sabalenka knows how to have fun amid the chaos. Recently, as the Belarusian tennis player reached California with her team for the American swing, she took to her Instagram account to share a video of pulling a trick on her fitness coach, Stacy.

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She shared a video of herself in which she was sitting in the car but threw a ring out of the window toward her performance coach. At first, Stacy was not aware of what the world number two-ranked tennis player was doing while he was talking with someone.

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But as soon as she threw the ring towards her coach, he was quite quick to catch it, leaving everyone surprised and full of laughter at the same time. Although Sabalenka might have aimed her coach’s head, he dove in and got the frisbee with his hand, engaging in the hilarious moment.

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Along with the video, she also wrote, “team,” followed by a laughing emoji. Nevertheless, nearly a month ago, Jimmy Connors’ son opened up about the goofy, unseen side of the Grand Slam champion by sharing an obscure tale.

When Connors’ son revealed Sabalenka’s unseen side

Nearly a month ago, after the Australian Open, in an episode of Advantage Connors, Brett Connors highlighted an incident when he witnessed the 25-year-old interacting and having fun with her fans. He stated, “You know, I think, I mean, I, when I was at the US Open, before the tournament started, they will like, allow the public in when, on the days before, and she was practicing on center court. And like, you could I just went and watched, you know, 15 minutes of it, I sat right by the court.” 

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Furthermore, he emphasized that she is incredibly witty and engaging, even during her practice matches. She responds to comments with a smile and quips, making her the talk of the room. Furthermore, she never passes up the chance to crack jokes and be the fan favorite during the game following serves.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Sabalenka’s goofy side? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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