Gabriela Sabatini came, won tennis titles, and then went for good. The 53-year-old Argentine tennis star, who retired at the age of 26, leads a low-profile existence but enjoys going out and watching good tennis. She recently participated in the Argentina Open in Buenos Aires, marking her presence at her home tournament.
Along with that, she saw another Argentine tennis great, Facundo Diaz Acosta, win a home event. Following the remarkable victory, she expressed her delight at the local boy’s unexpected championship win in the Argentina Open.
Gabriela Sabatini reacted to Facundo Diaz Acosta’s Argentina Open triumph.
The one-time Grand Slam champion was reportedly spotted at the 2024 Argentina Open, an ATP 250 event that Carlos Alcaraz won last year. This year, Díaz Acosta won his first ATP championship, becoming the tournament’s new champion.
He also had the opportunity to meet the 53-year-old Argentine former tennis star during the prize ceremony. Pictures of Gabriela Sabatini with the new Argentina Open winner circulated on social media and even caught her notice. The former Argentinian footballer turned to Twitter to express her delight at the win.
Gabriela Sabatini will always be the moment pic.twitter.com/20YXhi2z85
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) February 14, 2024
She wrote, “What a thrill! @Facudiazacosta Congratulations!!” While she expressed her joy at seeing another Argentinian in the making who is set to succeed on the tennis field. She also released a Tennis TV video in which the two of them were seen posing for the Argentina Open championship.
This isn’t the first time she’s been the center of attention in the last week. Just a few days ago, she made news when Serena Williams’ former coach, Rennae Stubbs, was taken aback by her timeless elegance.
Serena Williams’ former coach was impressed by Sabatini’s elegance.
Rennae Stubbs was taken aback by the former Argentinian tennis star’s appearance while attending the Argentina Open. The Grand Slam champion’s suffering was captured on tape, and Serena Williams’ former coach praised it on Twitter.
Que alegría @Facudiazacosta Felicitaciones!! 🏆❤️👏 https://t.co/wDEg1JenoU
— Gabriela Sabatini (@sabatinigabyok) February 18, 2024
After being completely charmed by her age and athleticism, she commented on a video of her and commended Sabatini’s grace. She said, “She doesn’t age!!!” Even tennis fans were impressed by Stubbs’ statements, showing that they admired her timeless grace and court skills.
Nonetheless, what are your thoughts on Sabatini’s reaction to his recent Argentina Open victory? Please let us know in the comments section below.
