Ilona Maher Gets Invite to Dance With Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka originally appeared on Parade.
Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff didn’t just capture the attention of millions of fans, but they also caught the eye of fellow athlete Ilona Maher following their viral video.
On Friday, the tennis stars surprised the public with their unexpected reunion, but instead of a thrilling Wimbledon matchup, the duo stole the spotlight with their striking dance moves.
In an Instagram post shared by the Belarusian player, Sabalenka and Gauff hit the grass court wearing an all-white ensemble as they danced to Bob Sinclair and Cutee B’s Rock This Party.
“TikTok dances always had a way of bringing people together,” she said, which seemed to be her response to the controversy surrounding the French Open championship.
The post quickly generated buzz from the public, with fans gushing over the surprise appearance of them together in a playful video.
“This is great for tennis and for sports in general. Rivalry does not mean enemy. Love and respect you both,” one wrote.
“Ohhh the timeline has been blessed,” a follower added.
Amid the wave of reactions, Sabalenka took notice of Maher’s eye-catching comment.
The Dancing With the Stars alum shared the video in her Instagram Stories along with the caption calling them “legends.”
Aryna Sabalenka’s IG Story update pic.twitter.com/QYVjAAZWU1
— Polly (@pollygarcia0915) June 28, 2025
“Too many legends in one video,” Maher wrote, tagging both Sabalenka and Gauff.
The top-ranked tennis player responded warmly, inviting her to team up for a TikTok dance video.
“We need to make one with you,” Sabalenka wrote.
The reunion between Sabalenka and Gauff came after a headline-making comment from the women’s World No. 1 player to the media.
Sabalenka shared her honest opinion about her opponent and told reporters that the newly crowned French Open champion won their match not “because she played incredible” but rather because she “made all of those mistakes.”
As a result, Sabalenka faced public backlash and was criticized for refusing to acknowledge her opponent’s skill.
However, she clarified her statement and apologized, explaining that it was never her intention to “attack her.”
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Ilona Maher Gets Invite to Dance With Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka first appeared on Parade on Jun 28, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
