Aryna Sabalenka’s Boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov, Has Died

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, March 19, 202

Tragedy has hit Aryna Sabalenka once more.

Konstantin Koltsov, Aryna Sabalenka’s boyfriend, has died at age 42 by “obvious suicide,” the Miami-Dade Police mentioned.

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“In line with investigators on Monday, March 18, 2024, at roughly 12:39 a.m., Bal Harbour Police and Hearth Rescue have been dispatched to the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, 9703 Collins Avenue,” the Miami-Dade Police Division instructed CNN. “The Miami-Dade Police Division, Murder Bureau, responded and has taken over the investigation of the obvious suicide of Mr. Konstantin Koltsov …

“No foul play is suspected.”

The couple started relationship in June of 2021.

The previous professional hockey participant was the No. 1 draft alternative of the Pittsburgh Penguins within the 1999 NHL draft.

Belarusian Koltsov performed three seasons for the Penguins, from 2003 to 2006, the place he earned a status as a lighting-fast ahead.

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— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 19, 2024

The Penguins paid tribute to their fallen former participant on social media.

After departing the NHL, Koltsov performed for Salavat Yulaev within the KHL and was launching his teaching profession as a coach with the group.

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— Belarushockey.com (@Belarushockey) March 19, 2024

“It’s with deep sorrow that we inform you that the coach of Salavat Yulaev, Konstantin Koltsov, has handed away,” mentioned Salavat Yulaev in a press release. “He was a powerful and cheerful individual, beloved and revered by gamers, teammates and followers. Konstantin endlessly wrote himself into the historical past of our membership. Could he relaxation in peace.”

The passing of her companion comes 5 years after Sabalenka’s beloved father, Sergey, died on the age of 43 in 2019.

Sergey launched daughter Aryna to tennis when he was driving by a tennis courtroom someday along with his six-year-old daughter, stopped the automotive and introduced her to the courtroom.

Picture credit score: Konstantin Koltsov Instagram