At the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Aryna Sabalenka could face her best friend in the second round in Paula Badosa for the second tournament running. They faxed off at the Miami Open last time out and are on a collision course again.
But Sabalenka last time had tragic circumstances behind her in the forefront as her ex-boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov had reportedly taken his own life. Badosa of course being very close to Sabalenka was there for her both on and off court and they had an emotional embrace at the net after.
They again were shown embracing after practice. But one other person hilariously wanted to get in on the act as Ons Jabeur stood at the side ready with a broom as she pretended to sweep up to interrupt the love in.