At 55, Argentine tennis legend Gabriela Sabatini is surprising fans again — and not with a backhand but with a stunning transformation and a whisper about her romantic life that’s setting off a social media storm.
✨ A Transformation That Shocked Fans
Recent Instagram photos have left longtime supporters doing double takes. Sabatini, once defined by her signature curls, now appears with sleek, flowing waves — a bold new look for a woman who’s long embraced timeless elegance. Some fans barely recognized her. (turn0search9)
The change isn’t superficial. It feels like reinvention — a reflection of someone redefining identity beyond the tennis courts she once dominated.
💔 The Whisper Behind the Glamour
The real storm comes not from her look, but from rumors swirling around her and former Argentine champion Juan Martín del Potro. The two have been spotted together at events, and even Sabatini herself once posted a photo with Del Potro and an emotional message: “I admire you and I love you so much.” The post has since ignited speculation about whether their long-suspected bond is finally becoming public. And while neither has confirmed a relationship, luxury magazines and gossip sites have run with the whispers.
It’s a narrative both romantic and contentious — a tennis icon refusing to fade quietly, choosing instead to let life surprise her.
🌿 Life After Tennis — She’s Busier Than Ever
Retired since 1996, Sabatini hasn’t slowed down. She now spends her days cycling through Swiss and Italian landscapes, featured often in Instagram stories of travel and nature. She also occasionally appears on television as a commentator or guest in tennis programs, blending her legacy with a modern voice.
More deeply, she has publicly reflected on the importance of stepping away from tennis and embracing life’s wild uncertainties — a sentiment she shared in a Facebook video on self-rediscovery after sport.
