Aryna Sabalenka explains Jason Stacy’s tiger tattoo on his forehead, says she wanted it a bit lower

Sabalenka’s fitness coach Jason Stacy took his commitment to a new level as he sported a temporary tiger tattoo on his forehead and proudly showed it off to everyone. This led to some curious questions among the audience as well as the media.

The Belarusian, when asked about the reason behind Stacy sporting a tiger tattoo on his forehead, explained that it was a tradition that her team had started following. She did, jokingly, wish that Stacy had the tattoo placed on his forehead instead.

It's permanent. No, but honestly, I forgot about that, but I think in Washington there is one girl, she's my fan, she's supporting me and she always come up with some cool stuff related to my name. She brought these temporary tattoos, and Jason promised me that if I make it to the finals he's gonna make it, he's gonna put it on his forehead. I wish it would be a little bit lower, like right here would be cooler, right? Aryna Sabalenka said in her post-match press conference

This tradition of sporting temporary tattoos was an extension of Sabaleka signing Stacy’s head after winning her second Australian Open title.

However, Sabalenka has now directed her team to come up with something new at every Grand Slam tournament. She said that she now expected her head coach Anton Durov to come with “something fun” like “pink or purple hair” next.

Aryna Sabalenka loves her team so much

After her win in Cincinnati, Aryna Sabalenka had talked about the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people and it seems the Belarusian spoke from personal experience. The 26-year-old is surrounded by people whom she loves so much and claims they would not exist without each other.

In her on-court interview, Sabalenka expressed her gratitude towards her team members, thanking them for sticking with her in every moment.

Without them I would not exist and as I always say, without me you guys wouldn't exist too, so you are welcome...You guys are my family. I could not imagine my tennis life and my personal life without you. I really love you. Aryna Sabalenka said.

The Belarusian seems to enjoy a special bond with her fitness coach Jason Stacy. While he sported the tiger tattoo on his forehead for her, the duo was seen grooving together in the locker room after the Belarusian’s win.

Sabalenka will celebrate this win with her team for a long team. After all, they waited a whole year for redemption.