US Open rescue pup goes from Aryna Sabalenka’s Instagram to Asia Muhammad’s home

Naomi Osaka wins 2nd-set tiebreak to advance to US Open semifinals (0:41) Naomi Osaka wins 2nd-set tiebreak to advance to US Open semifinals (0:41) D’Arcy Maine Sep 4, 2025, 07:11 PM ET NEW YORK — Before Aryna Sabalenka reached the US Open semifinals for the fifth straight year, she was just a relatable 20-something-year-old who fell in love with a rescue dog. During Fan Week, held during qualifying on the grounds at the tournament, Muddy Paws Rescue brought some of their New York-based dogs to the player garden. Sabalenka, the world No. 1 and defending champion, met one very good boy appropriately named Wilson — and she was immediately smitten. She quickly took to her Instagram story to share a picture of herself with Wilson outside of Arthur Ashe Stadium and asked her fans and followers for some help. “Guys please help me to convince my team to adopt this sweetheart,” she wrote alongside the photo. Fast-forward two weeks and the story has a happy ending. Although Sabalenka didn’t get the puppy, he is going home with another tennis champion. On Thursday, Asia Muhammad, currently ranked No. 17 in doubles and the winner of 13 doubles titles on the WTA
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