Kai Trump has discovered herself within the highlight after a social media post involving Aryna Sabalenka.
The 18-year-old is the granddaughter of US President Donald Trump and an rising golfer who has already attracted consideration on the novice circuit.
She has competed in high-profile junior and invitational occasions, constructing a status as one of many sport’s promising younger names.
However, her newest post alongside a tennis star has drawn consideration for causes past golf.
Kai Trump backs Aryna Sabalenka forward of Miami Open ultimate
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Kai shared a photograph with Sabalenka on her Instagram story after the Belarusian reached the Miami Open ultimate.
“So much fun watching you… Let’s get it on Saturday,” she wrote.
The message got here after Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina to ebook her place within the ultimate.
Earlier within the day, Coco Gauff secured her personal spot, giving American followers hope for a house victory in opposition to the world primary.
Despite Gauff doubtlessly not being Donald Trump’s favorite, her victory would probably be his most popular ending for the match in a patriotic view.
That context makes Kai’s obvious assist for Sabalenka notably notable forward of the ultimate.
Aryna Sabalenka beforehand counseled Donald Trump
Sabalenka has beforehand spoken about Donald Trump’s relationship with tennis.
Last yr, she dismissed issues about his attendance alternative through the US Open, and mentioned he helps girls within the sport.
“It just seems to me that he is the president, he probably has his own schedule, and still, probably, Alcaraz and Sinner after such incredible two finals that they played in Paris and London, it will be a really spectacular match, and I don’t think it is some kind of disrespect for women’s tennis,” the Belarusian star said on the time.
“I know that he follows women’s tennis and supports it, so one hundred percent. It’s like he probably has his own busy schedule.”
Her feedback steered a stage of appreciation for Trump’s curiosity within the sport.
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