Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has reacted with deep sadness to the death of her former boyfriend Konstantin Koltsow. It was an “unbelievable tragedy, and even though we were no longer together, my heart is broken,” she said in a statement that Sabalenka had published on Wednesday (local time). In doing so, she corrected reports that she and Koltsow were lovers until the end.
privacy
The 25-year-old asked that her privacy and that of her family be respected “during this difficult time.” Koltsow, a former NHL ice hockey player, died on Monday at the age of 42, the American news agency AP reported with reference to the Miami police. Like Australian Open winner Sabalenka, Koltsow came from Belarus. The police assume suicide.
WTA-Masters in Miami
The world number two initially had a bye at the WTA Masters in Miami. A tournament spokesman confirmed that Sabalenka wanted to play in the next round against Spain’s Paula Badosa on Friday (local time).
2024-03-21 10:13:00
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