Aryna Sabalenka’s emotional gesture for Rafael Nadal’s museum after US Open 2025 victory wins hearts across the tennis world (Image via Getty)

Aryna Sabalenka made a touching gesture after winning the 2025 US Open title. The Belarusian star gifted the white Nike outfit she wore in the final to Rafael Nadal’s museum in Mallorca. The outfit, signed “To Rafa Nadal Museum, from Aryna Sabalenka,” is now proudly displayed at the Rafa Nadal Museum in Manacor. Aryna Sabalenka defeated Amanda Anisimova in straight sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium to win her second straight US Open, becoming the first woman since Serena Williams to win back-to-back titles. The museum shared the photo of the dress on Instagram, calling it “a proud moment” and inviting fans to see it in person.

Aryna Sabalenka’s US Open win and tribute to Rafael Nadal

Aryna Sabalenka beat Amanda Anisimova in the 2025 US Open final at Flushing Meadows to lift her fourth Grand Slam trophy. Her victory made her the first woman since Serena Williams to defend a US Open title. She wore an all-white Nike outfit during the match, the same outfit now showcased at Rafael Nadal’s museum.The Rafa Nadal Museum in Mallorca announced the addition with a post on Instagram:“This year, @arynasabalenka won the @usopen, and we proudly display the dress she wore to claim the title at the Rafa Nadal Museum. Congratulations on everything you are achieving! VAMOS Come and see it Manacor-Mallorca.”The outfit, now part of tennis history, marks a special bond between two champions who share immense respect for the sport and each other. Nadal, known as the “King of Clay,” has himself won four US Open titles, in 2010, 2013, 2017, and 2019.

Aryna Sabalenka has often spoken about her respect for Rafael Nadal. During this year’s French Open, she said what inspires her most about Nadal is his work ethic and never-give-up attitude. “Whenever someone asks me about Rafa, the first thing that comes to mind is that he was a really hard worker,” Sabalenka said in an interview with TNT Sports. “What he achieved is through hard work, and it’s been an inspiration for me and so many young players.”Also Read: Roger Federer Vs Rafael Nadal Net Worth In 2025: Who Is Richer, Tennis Career, Endorsements And MoreWhen Rafael Nadal announced his plans to retire after the Davis Cup finals in Malaga last October, Sabalenka called him “a legend” and “an inspiration for all of us.” She added that she feels lucky to have watched him play and hopes to carry the same love and effort he showed for tennis throughout her own career.Aryna Sabalenka came close to winning her first French Open earlier this year but lost to Coco Gauff in the final. Still, her dedication, much like Nadal’s, continues to define her success, on and off the court.