French Open 2026

Aryna Sabalenka sparkles in diamonds as she opens French Open with victory

The world No. 1 player made a glamorous entrance at Roland Garros, pairing crimson jewels

Aryna Sabalenka returns a backhand against Jessica Maneiro of Spain during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France

MAY 28, 2026 11:13 AM EDTMAY 28, 2026, 11:13 AM EDT

Aryna Sabalenka brought both power and glamour to Roland Garros on Tuesday, stepping onto the clay dripping in an estimated 200 carats of diamonds and jewels as she kicked off her French Open campaign with a commanding first-round victory.

The world No. 1 defeated Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets on May 26, while serving up one of the tournament’s most dazzling fashion moments so far.

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain during the Women's Singles first round match on Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris — Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain during the first round match at the French Open on May 26, 2026 in Paris

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Sabalenka, 28, leaned into the rich red tones of the Paris clay courts with a bespoke fine jewelry suite by Material Good. The look featured three bold layered necklaces designed to stack seamlessly and move with her throughout the match. Crafted with more than 200 carats of garnets and 23 carats of diamonds, the suite was inspired by the deep crimson tones of the Roland Garros clay courts.

Sabalenka brought glamour to the courts with this stunning necklace

The jewelry was created in collaboration with Material Good’s Head of Design, Atara LeV Katherine Lev, and incorporated a dynamic mix of stone shapes that echoed Sabalenka’s energy on court while paying homage to the brand’s signature Multi-Shape designs.

She completed the glamorous look with coordinating earrings featuring rich garnets and white diamonds, adding even more sparkle to the statement ensemble.

Aryna Sabalenka sparkles in diamonds as she opens French Open with victory — The pair of earrings Aryna Sabalenka on her first match at the 2026 French Open

"So excited to reveal my @materialgood jewelery set for @rolandgarros ❤️‍🔥 obsessed is an understatement and I can’t wait to wear these beauties on the court"

Prior to the match, Aryna Sabalenka wrote on Instagram

The Belarusian tennis star paired the statement jewels with a semi-sheer Nike tennis dress accented with orange lining, coordinating Nike sneakers, and a sleek black watch. Her beauty look stayed fresh and understated, featuring glowing skin, red nail polish, and a slicked-back bun that kept her blonde-highlighted hair polished yet practical for the court.

Sabalenka has embraced diamonds even more in recent months following her engagement to entrepreneur Georgios Frangulis. In March, Frangulis proposed with a stunning 12-carat oval-cut diamond ring surrounded by emeralds, Sabalenka’s favorite gemstone. The ring is estimated to be worth around $1 million.

Away from tennis, Sabalenka recently spoke candidly about the heartbreak of not being able to share her success with her late father, Sergey, who died suddenly in 2019 at age 43.

The four-time Grand Slam champion told Vogue, “People say that time helps, but in some ways I struggle more now because I know how much fun my dad would be having with my success. Nowadays my fiancé will find me crying in bed in the evening because I’m watching reels and there’s something about a father, or old times.

“The most sensitive videos for me are when I see people posting a family reaction to their kid athlete winning something, and I just imagine how my dad would react to me. I’m crying like crazy, like I just lost him. There are so many fathers on tour, and when I see a healthy relationship and a proud dad, I think, girl, just enjoy it, because you never know what’s coming. You’re so lucky.”