Aryna Sabalenka doesn’t stop despite the duel: her only condition for not abandoning the Miami Masters 1000

This is known Aryna Sabalenka She is a combative woman, both on and off the field, and this is reflected in the surprising decision she made after the death of her boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov, former ice hockey player, he is only 42 years old. THE WTA announced that the Belarusian and world number two will continue to play Miami Masters 1000which leaves us all wondering: how does he do it?

Pain is something very personal and it seems that for Sabalenka the way to deal with it is on the pitch. Shortly afterwards his presence at the Miami Open was confirmed, but on the condition that he did not hold press conferences, She was seen training on site all dressed in blacksomething very unusual about her.

Known for her positive personality and permanent smile, the Belarusian never ceases to surprise with her fighter’s attitude. Other players and colleagues on the circuit remain cautious when asked about her. Especially her best friend and next opponent, Paola BadosaWho she admitted feeling a little uncomfortable facing Sabalenka considering everything that is happening to him.

When asked if he had had the opportunity to talk to her, Badosa replied to the Miami Open press: “I don’t want to talk about it. Of course. As I said before, she is one of my best friends. Yesterday I talked to her a lot, even this morning .” Then she added: “I don’t want to see her suffer.”

“In a certain sense it’s even uncomfortable to play against her,” commented the Spaniard.

Moreover, Carolina Wozniacki He also shared his thoughts on Sabalenka’s decision to the Miami press. “I can’t even imagine what she’s going through. It brings tears to my eyes too,” the Danish girl admits. “She is an incredible person. She is always happy. Watching her go through this is distressing.. Everyone deals with grief in different ways.” She also commented that when she saw her pass, “I gave her space, I told her if she needed anything I was here for her, we all are.”

At just 25 years old, Aryna Sabalenka has gone through many painful situations. In 2019 she lost her 47-year-old father, to whom she had promised before his death that she would obtain at least two titles. grand slam and would have become number one in the world before the age of 25. With a lot of passion and commitment you managed to keep your promise. Now he has to deal with the death of his boyfriend. Without a doubt, Sabalenka is a resilient and admirable person.