World quantity two Aryna Sabalenka says her “coronary heart is damaged” after the demise of her former boyfriend this week.
Konstantin Koltsov, a former ice hockey participant, died on the age of 42 in Miami on Monday in what police have described as an “obvious suicide”.
On Wednesday, Sabalenka issued a press release saying Koltsov’s demise was “an unthinkable tragedy”.
The 25-year-old Belarusian, who’s a two-time Grand Slam champion, is about to play within the Miami Open this week.
“Konstantin’s demise is an unthinkable tragedy, and whereas we had been not collectively, my coronary heart is damaged,” Sabalenka wrote in an Instagram put up.
“Please respect my privateness and his household’s privateness throughout this tough time.”
Sabalenka is about to play Spain’s Paula Badosa – who described the pair as “greatest associates” – within the second spherical on Friday.
Badosa says will probably be “uncomfortable” enjoying the Australian Open champion within the circumstances.
“It is a very robust scenario,” stated the Spaniard, 26. “Yesterday I spoke along with her. This morning the identical.
“I do know your entire scenario, what is going on.
“That for me is a bit of bit surprising additionally to undergo that as a result of on the finish she’s my greatest good friend and I do not need her to endure. It is a very robust scenario.”
