MusaAryna Sabalenka may rule the baseline with blistering serves and booming backhands, but this week she proved one thing: even tennis queens can’t always ace the red carpet.
At a glamorous charity gala in Monte Carlo—think gowns, glitz, and far too many flashbulbs—Sabalenka stunned in a shimmering floor-length dress that looked like it was made from liquid moonlight. Fans and fashion blogs alike gave her an immediate 10/10… until a tiny wardrobe mishap turned the moment into social media gold.
As Aryna strutted up the steps, one heel snagged the hem of her dress. The stumble was minor, the recovery instant—but not before cameras caught her letting out an unfiltered, very Belarusian “Oi, blyad!” under her breath.
Needless to say, the clip hit Facebook and TikTok like a tennis ball to the funny bone.
“She still looked like a goddess while tripping. Icon,” wrote one fan.
“Sabalenka’s reaction is SO real. No fake smiles here,” commented another.
Zoomers zoomed in on the exact moment, claiming you could see her mouthing a second word (some insist it was “espresso”—because, well, maybe she was running low on caffeine). Meanwhile, someone edited the clip to include dramatic slo-mo and Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On.” It now has over 2 million views.
And Aryna? She posted the video herself on Instagram later that night with the caption:
“Even champs trip. But at least we fall in style 😎💃🏼”
Honestly, is there anything more relatable than nearly face-planting at a gala but laughing it off like a pro?
Whether she’s dominating the court or accidentally conquering stairs, Sabalenka’s ability to turn a blunder into a viral moment is unmatched. Who needs perfection when you’ve got personality—and a killer pair of heels?
One thing’s for sure: fans aren’t zooming out anytime soon.
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