Aryna Sabalenka Breaks Silence on Konstantin Koltsov's Death: 'My Heart Is Broken'

Mar. 15, 2025

Aryna Sabalenka and Konstantin Koltsov.Photo:Aryna Sabalenka/Instagram

Aryna Sabalenka/Instagram

Aryna Sabalenka is speaking out for the first time after former NHL player Konstantin Koltsov’s shocking death.

The 25-year-old tennis star shared a brief message on her Instagram Story Wednesday, calling the loss an “unthinkable tragedy.”

Though the two had been romantically linked since 2021, she revealed, “While we were no longer together, my heart is broken.”

Sabalenka ended with a request for supporters. “Please respect my privacy and his family’s privacy during this difficult time.”

She wrote the same statement in Belarusian.

Aryna Sabalenka’s comment on Konstantin Koltsov’s death.Aryna Sabalenka/instagram

Aryna Sabalenka/instagram

Koltsov, who played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and competed in two Olympics throughout his 18-year career as a professional ice hockey player,died on Monday. He was 42.

Koltsov was said to be in Miami to support Sabalenka’s appearance in the Miami Open, which began on Sunday.

Aryna Sabalenka and Konstantin Koltsov.Aryna Sabalenka Instagram

Months before his death, Sabalenkadocumented a joyful2023 for her and Koltsov via anInstagram Reel.

It’s not clear when he and Sabalenka ended their relationship.

source: people.com