Aryna Sabalenka, the top-ranked women’s tennis player globally, not only impressed with her dominating play at the 2026 French Open but also with her incredible jewellery collection, valued at nearly Rs 1 crore. During her time on the iconic red clay courts of Roland Garros, the Belarusian showcased custom-designed diamond and garnet jewellery pieces that quickly became one of the tournament’s hottest fashion statements.
Grand Slam Tennis Meets Luxury
Sabalenka made her first appearance at the 2026 French Open against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro while wearing a stunning set of necklaces and earrings by the luxury jewellery brand Material Good. It’s estimated that Sabalenka wore as much as Rs 97 lakh-Rs 1.1 crore in jewellery, making this one of the most expensive on-court fashion statements in recent tennis history.
The jewellery set consists of over 200 carats of garnets and approximately 23 carats of diamonds. The 18-karat white gold jewellery was designed to reflect both the red clay of Roland Garros and the strength with which Sabalenka plays tennis.
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Jewellery Inspired by Roland Garros
Several news agencies have reported that the collection was made up of a pair of earrings and two necklaces. The first round tournament that Sabalenka played in was when she wore the two necklaces which contained over 122 carats of garnets and nearly 14 carats of diamonds between them. The earrings had Cushion Cut garnets with Marquise Cut white diamonds set within them.
The garnets were intentionally chosen because of their deep red colour as they are representative of the clay courts at Roland Garros. The designers of the collection mentioned that the arrangement of the stones was also meant to reflect the dynamic style of play that Sabalenka showcases on the court.
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Great Win – Sparkles Did Not Distract
Despite the fact that Sabalenka’s jewellery collection generated lots of headlines, the three-time Grand Slam Champion played an incredible first round match against Bouzas Maneiro and came away with a dominant 6-4, 6-2 victory. This win solidified her status as one of the leading contenders for the title.
After the match, Sabalenka stated she would not let her jewellery collection affect her movement on the court and that being able to represent herself in a confident way through her appearance gives her a positive mindset when playing.
While Sabalenka’s response echoed the growing connection between professional athletics and personal branding, elite athletes are increasingly using their relationships with luxury brands and fashion designers to create their public persona.
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Controversies Surround Prize Money Distribution
Sabalenka’s opulent appearance created quite a stir within the tennis community. Following the event, there was significant discussion from players such as Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek about how the Grand Slam tournaments distribute prize money and whether or not they appropriately share revenue with their respective tours and with the larger tennis community.
Critics of Sabalenka expressed shock at the way she wore expensive jewelry (valued at 1 crore rupees) promoting the idea that players deserve to get paid more, which seemed contradictory. Discussions raged on social media about whether the value of her jewelry was greater than the prize money of some players who lost in the first couple of rounds.
Sabalenka answers critics
During a press conference after one of her matches, Sabalenka responded to the accusations of hypocrisy and stated that her personal sponsorship and luxury endorsements were distinct from the topic of financial responsibility in professional tennis.
Sabalenka also stated that the campaign to garner better sharing of revenues is mainly intended to help lower-ranked players, players with injuries attempting to return from injury, and younger players trying to break into the sport. She stated that the conversation is about more than just top-ranked players, but rather about creating sustainable conditions for all players throughout the entire professional tennis circuit.
Fashion Statement Becomes Tournament Talking Point
The jewellery worn by Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has garnered significant attention this week during the first week of the 2026 French Open, being described as both avant-garde fashion and a display of extravagant wealth based upon viewership and reactions to her performance and overall presentation.
With Sabalenka, the number one seed in the women’s draw, again trying to win her first championship at Roland Garros, she has become a focal point for both her play as well as her style and image. More and more in recent years, professional athletes have blended their on-court competitiveness with the building of their own personal brand, and the accessories that Sabalenka has been wearing represent an entirely new level of glamour for the sport of Tennis at the Grand Slam level.
