Konstantin Koltsov, the boyfriend of two-time tennis Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka and a former ice hockey participant, has died aged 42, the Belarusian hockey federation stated on Tuesday. In a brief assertion, the federation stated that Koltsov “died suddenly”, with out saying how or the place he died. “We are in mourning,” the federation stated on its web site.

“The Belarusian Hockey Federation expresses its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and everyone who knew and worked with Konstantin.”

Koltsov’s taking part in profession included a stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins within the NHL.

There was no quick response from the 25-year-old Sabalenka, the world quantity two, who’s scheduled to play on the Miami Open this week.

The Belarusian received the Australian Open in 2023 and retained her Melbourne title earlier this 12 months.

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