After Aryna Sabalenka’s boyfriend was announced dead at the age of 42, the World No. 2 has finally broken silence and revealed her plans for the upcoming Miami Open.
On March 18th, ex-NHL pro Konstantin Kolstov was declared dead at the mere age of 42. In a report released by the police authorities in Miami, the cause of death was revealed as suicide.
Last night, Aryna’s boyfriend jumped from the hotel room’s balcony and a few moments later he was pronounced dead. Struck by the news of her beloved boyfriend’s untimely end, Sabalenka didn’t say anything until now.
Aryna has revealed that she will continue playing in the upcoming Miami Open tournament but on one condition: She will not partake in any of the post-match or any other forms of press.
The information came to the surface via the commentators on the grandstand.
Sabalenka has said she is playing Miami but not gonna do any media or press conferences after matches
— Jai (@VikaArynafansss) March 19, 2024
Via the commentators on grandstand
Aryna Sabalenka will play her first Miami Open match of the year on 22nd March against one of the players who will stand victorious from the Round of 128 matchups.
Aryna Sabalenka starts her training amidst the news of her boyfriend’s untimely demise
Aryna Sabalenka was spotted training with her coach on the courts of the Miami Open amidst the news of the death of her 42-year-old boyfriend.
Just a day after her boyfriend and the assistant coach of a Hockey team met the end of his life by committing suicide, Aryna is back on the courts and is training for the upcoming Miami Open tournament.
She was seen hitting serves with the assistance of her coach on the courts of the Miami Masters. A fan captured one of her hits and uploaded it on the social media platforms.
Aryna Sabalenka training in Miami.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 19, 2024
If anyone feels the need to judge her for playing, please stop.
The grieving process is so much more complex than whatever your opinion is.
She deserves kindness in her healing journey 🙏❤️
(via @BartekIgnacik) pic.twitter.com/nLm8RdCNvU
The clip is raising a lot of questions regarding Aryna Sabalenka’s involvement in the incident. However, her fans are supporting her and her mental fortitude to still be able to play the games even after such tragic news.
Prayers and love to her. If she feels that she needs to play, go for it
— Mission Fulfillment (@missfulfill) March 19, 2024
Sabalenka is a player that plays tennis with her emotions, if there’s a player who’ll play while going through grief……it’ll definitely be her. Not surprised
— R. (@_but_z) March 19, 2024