In Pictures: Victoria Azarenka relishes 'perfect evening' with son Leo as duo witness NHL 'magic' between Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning

Victoria Azarenka once again showcased her dedication as a mother by taking her son Leo to enjoy an NFL game between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. The Belarusian tennis star also shared highlights of their outing online.

Azarenka was spotted posing with her seven-year-old son, Leo, who also enjoyed an ice cream cone during the game. As they entered the arena, the mother-son duo also shared a fist bump with Florida Panthers players. Their outing included a photo of the team's official mascot, Stanley C. Panther, and a humorous clip of some spilled popcorn beneath their seats.

Azarenka concluded by sharing a clip of Sam Reinhart's decisive winning goal scored with just thirty seconds remaining. She posted all these moments on Instagram, accompanied by a caption:

"Friday night lights? Nah, it’s Friday night ice! A perfect Florida evening to watch some hockey magic! The @FlaPanthers brought the heat and clinched an epic OT win—what a game! Oh, and guess who I ran into? The Grinch himself! (Spoiler: I might’ve won him over with my shoes). Rate the kicks out of 10, go on, I can take it! And don’t miss the last slide for our winning goal reactions—pure joy!"

The Panthers secured a 4-2 victory over the Lightning, with two goals from Sam Reinhart and one from AJ Greer proving instrumental in their triumph.

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Victoria Azarenka shared a hilarious experience with her son Leo

Victoria Azarenka at 2024 Miami Open - Image Source: Getty

Victoria Azarenka frequently shares glimpses of her life with her son, Leo, on social media. She recently posted a hilarious yet relatable anecdote, when Leo refused to hug her in front of his teammates during his hockey tournament.

"My son Leo doesn’t want to give me hugs in front of his teammates. I’m at his hockey tournament at he’s like not here mom 😂 is that relatable? Or …."

Azarenka welcomed her son, Leo, on December 19, 2016, with her then-partner Billy McKeague, who is a former hockey player. The couple parted ways in 2017, leading to a challenging custody battle of Leo that affected the Belarusian's tennis career. The World No. 20, gained custody of her son in January 2018, after a lengthy legal battle.

The 35-year-old recently shared a glimpse of Leo's pre-birthday celebrations, marking his "last evening" as a seven-year-old. Azarenka posted a heartfelt image on Instagram, where she and her son smiled radiantly, capturing a joyful moment. The two-time Major champion boasted a win-loss record of 35-15 this season.