Aryna Sabalenka made a splash on the catwalk this week, walking for Italian fashion house Gucci at Vogue World: Milano. Under the iconic glass dome of Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, she wore a chocolate-brown turtleneck gown and later joined the cast to perform a final bow to Umberto Tozzi’s “Gloria.” Sabalenka, ranked world No. 2 and a Gucci brand ambassador since January, expressed that it was "a dream" to participate in the runway event. She received guidance from supermodel Irina Shayk, who helped her with the basics of posing before her debut.
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In addition to Sabalenka, fellow tennis star Lorenzo Musetti also participated, performing a twirl on the runway with actress Jennifer Lopez. Naomi Osaka was present, showcasing a black, sheer Chantilly blouse and skirt combination from Roberto Cavalli's Fall 2026 collection. Both Sabalenka and Osaka are expected to return to the WTA Tour later this month for the WTA 1000 China Open, starting on September 30, following a break after the US Open.