Aryna Sabalenka reveals what happened when she teamed up with Tom Brady and David Beckham for an unexpected Holiday project

Aryna Sabalenka has added an unusual holiday assignment to her busy tennis schedule, joining Tom Brady, David Beckham and Kevin Hart for SharkNinja's latest Christmas campaign. The world No. 1 enjoyed the experience more than she expected, particularly because of the company she kept on set. In an interview with Parade, Sabalenka spoke about filming the comedy-filled commercial, her familiarity with SharkNinja products and the role one of its hair tools plays in her routine. She also offered a glimpse into how her family celebrates Christmas.Sabalenka shares her experience working with Tom Brady and David BeckhamThe new campaign, titled "There's No Home Like a SharkNinja Home," brings together four familiar faces for a holiday comedy. Hart plays Beckham's house-sitter while the former England captain enjoys a tropical getaway. Things quickly get out of hand when Hart invites Sabalenka and Brady over.The commercial has no shortage of unusual moments. Hart prepares a turkey using the Ninja Crispi Pro, while Sabalenka helps herself to a frozen drink from the Ninja SLUSHi machine. Brady, meanwhile, wanders around wearing a Shark CryoGlow red light therapy mask and even shakes presents under the Christmas tree.The trouble begins when Hart accidentally breaks a picture frame while vacuuming. Beckham, who has been keeping an eye on his home through a surveillance system, decides to return early. Hart then tries to make things right by offering his unexpected guest a slushie.For Sabalenka, the fun was not limited to what viewers see in the finished advertisement. She said the people involved made the shoot particularly enjoyable."It was so fun," Sabalenka told Parade in an exclusive interview. "The whole campaign is super-fun and when I was told the idea, I was like, ‘Wow that's amazing. I want to jump right in.'"She also enjoyed working alongside Brady and Hart, adding, "Plus these guys, like Kevin and Tom, honestly I was laughing the whole time and the whole idea of the campaign was perfect."The advertisement is the latest chapter in SharkNinja's Neighbors series, which began in 2025 with Beckham and Hart playing next-door neighbors. Earlier instalments featured Beckham's friends enjoying his household products while pretending they were not visiting his home.Aryna Sabalenka explains why SharkNinja products fit her routineThe partnership also made sense outside the commercial. Sabalenka was already using several products from the brand before joining the campaign."I always have a bunch of SharkNinja products at home, including a slushie machine," she explained. "And then, I got introduced to the hair styler, which I love and have been using ever since. I've always had their products, so that's why it was a perfect match."One product she particularly likes is the Shark Glam Hair Styler. Sabalenka said it has become a regular part of getting ready, especially when she wants curls without spending too much time on her hair."I'm no professional but I always do my curls with the SharkNinja and it's great," she said. "It's super-easy to use, even if you're not a pro with styling."She also pointed to hair care as an important reason for using the device. Frequent styling can be a concern, particularly for someone who regularly travels and maintains a demanding athletic routine."It's so good because it's not damaging your hair and that's very important," she explained. "As an athlete, with my hair condition, I'm always trying to use a lot of products for my hair and then, when you have a good hair dryer that's not damaging your hair? It's a game-changer."Sabalenka's Christmas celebrations are much more family-focused than the chaos in the advertisement. She said the occasion usually involves a large dinner, cooking together and dressing up for the gathering."It's always a family dinner and family time," she told Parade. "We cook a lot. We like to look good so we dress up."There is still plenty to manage before everyone sits down to eat. As Sabalenka joked, getting ready while preparing food can be difficult, making the hair styler useful during the rush."But you have to cook for everyone and you don't have much time, so that's why it's a double win because it saves you time," she said.SharkNinja's holiday campaign launched on November 3, bringing Sabalenka into a commercial alongside two of the most recognisable names in global sport.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.