Aryna Sabalenka couldn’t have been more brave, could she? Following the tragic loss of her boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov, the Belarusian star opted to nevertheless participate in the Miami Open. In this time of distress, she did something that hardly anyone could imagine and has received support from all corners of the world following this episode. Recently, American tennis legend, Jimmy Connors, backed Sabalenka during these tough times.

Connors is active in the tennis world, often talking about trending topics. Let’s find out what he had to say about Sabalenka’s boyfriend’s tragic passing and her decision to continue playing.

Jimmy Connors explains why Aryna Sabalenka opted to play in the Miami Open

Earlier this week, a new episode of the Advantage Connors podcast dropped. During a conversation there, Connors talked about the recent tragedy with Sabalenka, highlighting the fact that she chose to participate in the Miami Open and not take a break from tennis. He said, “That is devastating, and how she takes it only she knows, but, you know, that’s a comment. I mean, she would be criticized if she pulled out or she or she’s going to be criticized if she continues to play, you know, because that’s just the way people are.”

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Further, he added, “But it’s her choice. And it’s, it’s how she tries to deal with it on her own. And, you know, my thoughts go out to her because I know, tennis is a tough enough game.”

In a shocking turn of events, Koltsov passed away tragically, reported to be suicide. It is still unknown what led him to take this step but the investigation is ongoing by the Miami-Dade Police Department. Meanwhile, tributes have begun flowing from across the world ever since this news broke out. Yesterday, Sabalenka finally broke her silence on this saddening tragedy.

Sabalenka makes a shocking claim about Koltsov

The reigning Australian Open champion took to her official Instagram handle to pay tribute to Koltsov. Subsequently, she also went on to reveal a thing about their relationship that a few might have known.

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Sabalenka said, “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.” As far as the world knew, the couple had still been together but Saba’s words discredited it.

Aryna Sabalenka will begin her Miami Open campaign later today, facing one of her closest friends, Spain’s Paula Badosa in the round of 64. The entire tennis world will be behind her when she steps onto the court.