Aryna Sabalenka, the top-ranked player in women's tennis, has revealed that her new puppy, Ash, has provided "mental health support" during her recent victories at the BNP Paribas Open. She revealed that she had a deal with coach Anton Dubrov that if she won the US Open, she would get a dog. Sabaleenka also announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis. The dog's name was chosen as a tribute to American tennis legend Arthur Ashe.