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Sabalenka speaks openly about boyfriend's death: I argued with the police officer

The death of her ex-boyfriend affected Aryna Sabalenka...

Sabalenka speaks openly about boyfriend's death: I argued with the police officer

TL;DR

  • Aryna Sabalenka spoke about the death of her ex-boyfriend, Konstantin Kolcov, who was found dead in Miami.
  • She described arguing with a police officer upon receiving the news of Kolcov's death.
  • Sabalenka decided to play in the Miami Masters tournament after Kolcov's death, facing criticism.
  • She stated that returning to her work was her only way out and that there is no right or wrong way to grieve.
  • Sabalenka also reflected on the loss of her father in 2019 and her past difficulties controlling emotions and temper during matches.
  • She emphasized her competitive mentality, needing to win and not settling for defeat, especially after achieving top rankings and Grand Slam titles.