Aryna Sabalenka exemplified incredible resilience as she took to the tennis court and maintained unwavering determination and focus despite facing a difficult time in her life. She defeated her dear friend Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday. Sabalenka’s ex-boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov passed away at the age of 42 in Miami on Monday, in what was reported as a suspected suicide by the police. Despite the tragic news, Sabalenka chose to stay in the tournament and went back to training on Tuesday, ultimately defeating Badosa in their match. Badosa praised Sabalenka’s strength, stating, “She is an incredibly strong woman with a resilient personality… I know her personally and her strength doesn’t surprise me at all.”
