Sad News as Tennis star looses her boyfriend

After her spouse, former professional ice hockey player Konstantin Koltsov, passed away, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, ranked second in the world, has garnered support from the tennis community.

With no suspicion of foul play, Koltsov, who played 144 games with the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, died in what the Miami-Dade Police Department is referring to as a “apparent suicide.”

Only a few days before Sabalenka is set to compete at the Miami Open, 42-year-old Koltsov of Belarus passed away.

Sabalenka’s seeding gives her a first-round bye in the competition. Paula Badosa, a personal acquaintance from Spain, will be her opponent in the second round.

After defeating Simona Halep on Tuesday, Badosa told reporters, “She’s one of my best friends.” “I talked to her for a long time yesterday. The same this morning. I understand her situation, therefore. I am aware of everything that is going on.

Since she is ultimately my best friend and I don’t want her to suffer, it is also a little strange for me to go through that. It’s a really difficult scenario. Playing against her is awkward at the same time.

After spending three seasons as an NHL player and competing for Belarus in two Winter Olympics, Koltsov was coaching Salavat Yulaev of the Russian ice hockey league.

Along with two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka, he frequently traveled to tennis tournaments across the globe. People claims that the two have been connected since June 2021.

After Caroline Wozniacki defeated Clara Burel in the Miami Open, reporters also questioned the former world number one about Koltsov’s passing.

Wozniacki remarked, “I can’t even imagine what she’s going through right now.” That’s what I’m saying. And I’m crying too. What a horrible circumstance that is. It’s really challenging. I made contact with her and let her know that I was available if she needed anything.

“Aryna is my love. She seems like such a lovely person to me. She’s so exuberant and joyful all the time. It hurts to watch her go through that. What she’s going through at this moment is beyond my comprehension. Everybody experiences grief differently.

“She strolled by today. I was leaving her alone. I assure her that we are here for her in case she needs anything.