Aryna Sabalenka opens up about ex-boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov’s death
Aryna Sabalenka has spoken out about her ex-boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov’s recent death in Miami, clarifying they were not together at the time.
Koltsov, a former ice hockey player, died on March 18, with the initial investigation by the Miami-Dade Police Department suggesting an “apparent suicide”.
Sabalenka expressed her grief on Instagram two days later and requested privacy for both families during this difficult time.
“Konstantin’s death is an unthinkable tragedy, and while we were no longer together, my heart is broken. Please respect my privacy and his family’s privacy during this difficult time,” Sabalenka wrote.
Aryna Sabalenka is currently participating in the 2024 Miami Open as the second seed. The Belarusian received a bye into the second round where she will face close friend Paula Badosa.
Aryna Sabalenka’s late boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov’s ex-wife shared insight into her connection with the WTA star
Julija Mikhailova, the former wife of Aryna Sabalenka’s late boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov, has shed light on her relationship with the World No. 2 after Koltsov’s death. In an interview with the Belarusian publication Zerkalo, Mikhailova expressed her disbelief that Koltsov’s death was a suicide.
“He did not intend to die. Anything, of course, can go to your head, but there was no sign of tragedy,” Mikhailova said (translated from Belarusian).
She also spoke about her relationship with Sabalenka, describing her as a “nice girl” and highlighting the latter’s healthy relationship with Koltsov’s children.
“Yes, I have. Nice girl. My post a few years ago was dictated by emotions, it was very painful. I loved Konstantin very much… But Sabalenka treated my children well, so I have a normal attitude towards her.
The post that Mikhailova mentioned was shared by her during her separation from Koltsov in 2020, where she criticized Sabalenka for breaking up her marriage. A part of the post reads:
“An appeal to all the girls hanging on other people’s husbands with kids in the family!!! This is mean !!! This is the most amazing and happiest time, but at the same time the most difficult, because a small child takes away a lot of energy, energy and time… It may happen that you will be there someday.”
