ARYNA SABALENKA has spoken out for the first time since the tragic death of her ex-boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov.

Koltsov died Monday at the age of 42 in what police labeled an “apparent suicide.”

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The former ice hockey star is said to have fallen from the 23rd floor of a hotel in Miami.

Local police have ruled out foul play in Koltsov’s death.

Sabalenka, 25, had been dating Koltsov since the summer of 2021, but has now revealed that they were no longer together at the time of his death.

In a statement on her Instagram Story, World No2 wrote: “Konstantin’s death is an unthinkable tragedy and even though we were no longer together, my heart is broken.

“Please respect my privacy and that of his family during this difficult time.”

Sabalenka is in Florida for the Miami Open.

The second seed still plans to play the Masters 1000 tournament and, after receiving a first-round bye, will face close friend Paula Badosa on Friday.

In preparation for the tournament, Sabalenka, dressed in black, practiced on site.

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Koltsov’s ex-wife Julija Mikhailova, with whom he had three children, claims he was “most likely drunk” when he died.

She told a Belarusian outlet Zerkalo: “Most likely he was very drunk. Unfortunately, hockey players are sometimes guilty of this.

“Empty alcohol bottles were found in the room where Konstantin stayed. There was a balcony overlooking the ocean. It is likely that Konstantin did not keep a record of his actions.

“We still have the old family computer with Konstantin’s email. I knew the passwords and managed to open some emails.

“Konstantin had also booked apartments at another location.

“Purchases that have not yet been received have been paid for. He has rented a car for a long time.

“That is, he did not mean to die. Of course, anything can go to your head, but there was no sign of tragedy.”

There is no evidence that Koltsov had been drinking before his death.

Koltsov stayed at the St Regis Bal Harbor Resort in Miami.

He is survived by children Daniel, 18, Alexander, 16, and Stefan, five.

‘IT IS A VERY DIFFICULT SITUATION’

Ahead of her scheduled meeting with Sabalenka, Badosa said: “It is a very difficult situation.

“I spoke to her yesterday. Same thing this morning. I know the whole situation, what’s happening.

“That’s also a bit shocking for me to experience that, because at the end of the day she is my best friend and I don’t want her to suffer. It’s a very difficult situation.”

The 26-year-old Spaniard then added: “It’s also uncomfortable to play against her.

“But I don’t really want to talk about it because I said I’m not going to talk about it.

“She is my best friend and I promised that. She is a strong woman. I think she will get the strength from somewhere. I hope it will be a battle, a good match.”

‘IT IS SO HARD’

After beating Clara Burel, Caroline Wozniacki said: “I can’t even imagine what she’s going through. I’m crying too. It’s such a terrible situation. It’s so hard.”

“I contacted her and told her I was here if she needed anything.

“I love Aryna. She is such a wonderful person. She is always so happy and out there. It’s heartbreaking to see her go through that.

‘Everyone grieves in a different way. She walked by today. I gave her her space.

“I let her know that if she ever needs anything, I’m here for her.”

Sabalenka’s father Sergey, also a former ice hockey player, died in 2019 at the age of 43.

The two-time Grand Slam champion later said: “I’m just trying to fight because my dad wanted me to be number one.

“I do it for him, so that helps me to be strong now.”

Sabalenka successfully defended her Australian Open title in January.

She also became world number 1 for the first time last September after reaching the final of the US Open.

The Minsk-born star last saw action a week ago when she was defeated by American Emma Navarro in the round of 16 of Indian Wells.

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The tennis star took part in a singles match at the Miami Open on Tuesday, March 19. There was even a cat running across the field at one point during the game, but the adorable intruder wasn’t the only thing we found super cute.

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JAKUB MENSIK avoided a default after hurling his racket at a ball boy during the Miami Open.

The 18-year-old competed against Slovak Lukas Klein in the second qualifying round.

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Mensik left a tight first set behind Klein 8-6 in a tiebreak.

After seeing his serve at 6-7 in the breaker knocked right back for the winner, the Czech teenager couldn’t contain his frustration.

As he walked back to his chair, Mensik launched his racket towards the referee’s chair.

The reckless hurling whistled past a ball boy and fortunately hit no one, despite leaving the small crowd in shock.

Mensik, number 70 in the world, avoided a default and was able to continue the match with a warning.

He then lost a similarly tight second set 7–5, failing to qualify for the Masters 1000 event – with Klein advancing and Alex Michelsen drawing.

Fans online were shocked by Mensik’s behavior.

One wrote: “That was pretty scary.”

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While a second asked: “Why wasn’t this an automatic standard?”

A third commented: “I watched yesterday and wasn’t impressed with how he played and his attitude to the game.”

Although a fourth replied: “There’s no standard for almost hitting someone. Yes, he shouldn’t be throwing, but it’s just a warning for racket abuse here.”

Another added: “That should be a standard anyway.”

Mensik has enjoyed a breakout year on the ATP Tour so far.

He qualified for the Australian Open in January before beating Denis Shapovalov in the first round, with his run ultimately ended by Hubert Hurkacz in five grueling sets.

The promising teenager then reached the final in Qatar last month, recording impressive wins against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Andy Murray, Andrey Rublev and Gael Monfils before falling to Karen Khachanov.

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Konstantin Koltsov, the boyfriend of tennis superstar Aryna Sabalenka, “was most likely drunk” when he died in Miami, his ex-wife has told media in Belarus.

Police confirmed on Tuesday that Koltsov had been to date Australian Open champion Sabalenka, 25, died on Monday at the age of 42 in an “apparent suicide” after jumping from a hotel balcony in Miami.

The Belarusian former professional hockey player, who shares three children with ex-wife Julija Mikhailova, is said to have joined his girlfriend in the city as she prepares for the Miami Open, where she starts her campaign on Friday.

Miami-Dade police have taken over the investigation into the suspected suicide, but in an interview with media in her native Belarus, Mikhailova gave her thoughts on what could have happened.

She has claimed her ex-husband was “most likely drunk” before the fatal fall, and while she says liquor bottles were found in his hotel room, officers could not find a suicide note. She also says that she believes his recent behavior indicated he was not preparing for suicide.

‘Most likely he was very drunk,” she said Zerkalo. ‘Unfortunately, hockey players are sometimes guilty of that.

‘Empty alcohol bottles were found in the room where Konstantin was staying. There was a balcony with an ocean view. Probably Konstantin did not keep track of his actions.

‘WWe still have the old family computer with Konstantin’s email. I knew the passwords and managed to open some emails. Konstantin had also booked apartments at another location. Purchases that have not yet arrived have been paid for. He rented a car for a long time.

“That is, he did not mean to die. Of course, anything can go to your head, but there was no sign of tragedy.”

She added that he had fallen from the 23rd floor of the St Regis Bal Harbor Resort, and while police immediately ruled out homicide, their investigation is expected to be completed within a month.

Mikhailova said their children Daniel, Alexander and Stefan, aged 18, 16 and five, are coming to terms with his death and claimed the couple’s eldest son, Daniel, is the heir to his estate.

Reflecting on her relationship with Sabalenka, Mikhailova said: ‘Nice girl. I loved Konstantin very much, but Sabalenka treated my children well, so I have a normal attitude towards her.’

She also shared how she first heard of her ex-husband’s death.

“It was March 18,” she said. ‘At first they called me several times asking if I was at home and saying they wanted to tell me something about Konstantin. And then the detective came.

‘He tried to convey the news in a gentle manner as much as possible. But of course I was in shock.

“He then shared information, asked some appropriate questions, explained several procedural points and said we could call him anytime.”

Mikhailova added that she had shared very little communication with Koltsov in the weeks leading up to his death.

Elsewhere, Koltsov’s first coach, Vladislav Astapenko, has expressed his belief that the 42-year-old’s death is linked to family problems.

“He had an argument, it’s a family situation,” he said Tribuna. ‘I can’t understand it myself, it’s very difficult, it’s difficult now’

According to investigators, Bal Harbor police and firefighters were dispatched to the St. Regis Bal Harbor Resort in reference to a man who jumped from a balcony at 12:39 a.m. ET on Monday.

Reports from his native Belarus initially claimed that Kolstov had died of a “dislodged blood clot.”

Koltsov, who played hockey for the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, was pronounced dead by his former club Salavat Yulaev Ufa on the social messaging site Telegram on Tuesday.

“It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Salavat Yulaev’s coach, Konstantin Koltsov, has passed away,” the Russian club’s statement read.

‘He was a strong and cheerful person, he was loved and respected by players, colleagues and fans. Konstantin wrote himself into the history of our club forever.

‘Koltsov won the Russian Championship and the Gagarin Cup as part of Salavat Yulaev and did a great job in the team’s technical staff.

“May his memory burn brightly.”

The death of Sabalenka’s partner comes just five years after her lost her father Sergey after his sudden death at the age of 43.

Like Koltsov, her father had also played professional hockey, and the Belarusian athlete has often spoken about the motivation her father inspired her in her tennis game.

Despite his apparent suicide, the Tennis Channel reports that Sabalenka still plans to play the tournament in the Sunshine State this month.

As a result, she returned to the court on Tuesday to practice for her draw in Friday’s Round of 64, when she will meet the winner of Simona Halep and Paula Badosa’s opening match.

In footage shared by Polish sports commentator Bartosz Ignacik, Sabalenka is seen working her serve, just 24 hours after Koltsov’s death was confirmed.

Sabalenka and Koltsov were first linked in June 2021 and the two-time Australian Open winner has regularly posted photos of them together on her Instagram account.

“I love you @koltsov2021,” she wrote in a message with hearts and other emojis.

“Happy birthday my love. You are my dearest person, my best friend and my strongest support. Peace be with you, strength, patience and health.

‘I hope we get everything we planned. I love you.’

For support, call Samaritans on 116123 in the UK or visit www.samaritans.org or www.thecalmzone.net/get-supportor call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on 988 in the US.

Aryna Sabalenka’s upcoming opponent Paula Badosa admitted it will be ‘uncomfortable’ to play against her on Friday – after the Australian Open champion’s boyfriend died by suicide.

Sabalenka’s friend Konstantin Koltsov “died by suicide” on Monday night after jumping from a hotel balcony in Miami, police have confirmed.

The 42-year-old Belarusian, who played hockey for the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, was announced dead on Tuesday by his former club Salavat Yulaev Ufa on the social messaging site Telegram.

World No. 2 Sabalenka is still scheduled for the Miami Open and lines up against Badosa on Friday. She was filmed training on the track on Tuesday, practicing despite her grief.

Badosa said, “I mean, I don’t want to talk about it. But of course. Like I said before, she’s one of my best friends.

‘Yesterday I talked to her a lot. Same thing this morning. So I know what she’s going through. I know the whole situation, what’s happening.

‘That’s a bit shocking for me to experience that too, because at the end of the day she’s my best friend and I don’t want her to suffer. It’s a very difficult situation.

‘Playing against her at the same time is also uncomfortable. Yeah, but I don’t really want to talk about it because I said I’m not going to talk about it. She’s my best friend and I promised that. I’ll stay like this. Sorry.’

Badosa defeated Simona Halep 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 – as the latter returned from a doping ban – to reach the next round of the Sunshine State tournament.

In footage shared by Polish sports commentator Bartosz Ignacik, Sabalenka is seen working her serve, 24 hours after Koltsov’s death was confirmed.

Miami-Dade police told Mail Sport that the investigation into Kolstov’s death is being treated as an apparent suicide.

According to investigators, Bal Harbor police and firefighters were dispatched to the St. Regis Bal Harbor Resort in reference to a man who jumped from a balcony at 12:39 a.m. ET on Monday.

Reports from his native Belarus initially claimed that Kolstov had died of a “dislodged blood clot.”

The death of Sabalenka’s partner comes just five years after she lost her father Sergey following his sudden death at the age of 43.

Like Koltsov, her father had also played professional hockey, and the Belarusian athlete has often spoken about the motivation her father inspired her in her tennis game.

Koltsov’s former club, Salavat Yulaev Ufa, wrote: ‘He was a strong and cheerful person, he was loved and respected by players, colleagues and fans. Konstantin wrote himself into the history of our club forever.

‘Koltsov won the Russian Championship and the Gagarin Cup as part of Salavat Yulaev and did a great job in the team’s technical staff.

“May his memory burn brightly.”

Sabalenka and Koltsov were first linked in June 2021 and the two-time Australian Open winner has regularly posted photos of them together on her Instagram account.

“I love you @koltsov2021,” she wrote in a message with hearts and other emojis.

“Happy birthday my love. You are my dearest person, my best friend and my strongest support. Peace be with you, strength, patience and health.

‘I hope we get everything we planned. I love you.’

For support, call Samaritans on 116123 in the UK or visit www.samaritans.org or www.thecalmzone.net/get-supportor call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on 988 in the US.

ARTHUR CAZAUX has been forced to withdraw from his match against Harold Mayot after collapsing on the pitch.

The 21-year-old Frenchman was locked in a third set against compatriot Harold Mayot when he fell to the ground while waiting for his return.

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As Cazaux lay on his back, a medic ran onto the court to help him.

The referee then also got out of his chair and walked over to inspect the scene.

According to Cracked Racquets reporter Damian CoastCazaux was taken off the track in a wheelchair after his retirement.

Mayot won the first set 6-4, before Cazaux fought back to take the second 7-5.

The 22-year-old was serving at 1-2, 30-30 in the deciding set when Cazaux fainted while waiting for his return.

The temperature in Miami today reached 31 degrees Celsius, with humidity around 70 percent.

Mayot will now meet former world number 7 David Goffin for a place in the main draw.

After receiving criticism on social media for his response to Cazaux’s collapse, Mayot wrote: ‘Stop starting a false controversy for nothing.

“It was a few games ago that he wasn’t feeling well and started having cramps.

“I didn’t see him fall and I thought he was down because he had cramps. When I understood that it was serious, I immediately went to him and was very worried.

‘I did my best to help. There is nothing but a great friendship and complicity between us, and there always has been.

“You need to stop sending your hate all the time. I wish him a good recovery and all the best.’

Cazaux currently sits at career-high 74 in the ATP rankings.

Last week he reached the round of 16 of a Challenger event in Phoenix, Arizona, where he lost a close match to former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini.

Earlier this year he made a huge breakthrough by reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open.

He defeated Laslo Djere in the first round before memorably pulling off a huge upset by knocking out eighth seed Holger Rune in the second.

Cazaux backed up the result by beating 28th seed Tallon Greekpoor in round three.

He then bowed out to ninth seed Hubert Hurkacz in the last 16.

After his enormous result Down Under, Cazaux was given a hero’s welcome in his hometown of Montpellier.

He performed a ceremonial kick-off during Montpellier’s Ligue 1 match against Lille in January, before competing in the Open Sud de France the following week.

 Cardi B released her very racy music video for Enough (Miami) on Thursday after teasing it by sharing nude imagery.

 The 31-year-old rapper -full name Belcalis Marlenis Cephus – dropped the music video at Midnight and Friday which comes complete with the daring fashionista flaunting her womanly curves in no less than five very different ensembles.

And while they’re all very different in the colors and design, they all showcase her need to tease in outfits that leave little to the imagination.

Off the top, while spitting out lyrics about pulling up to Miami in a ‘cruise ship’, Cardi can be seen strutting her stuff in a racy one-piece, which partially covered her with furry coat, and knee-high platform platform. 

While the burgundy number covered up nearly head to toe in a posh furry coat, being the provocative entertainer that she’s been since debuting in the hip-hop scene in 2015, the Drip starlet teased viewers by opening the coat to reveal her figure in the racy ensemble.

WARNING: PROFANITY AND SEXUAL CONTENT IN VIDEO 

In keeping with the color theme, the New York City native also donned knee-high platform boots and a short pixie-like tresses with bangs that appears to be a wig.

‘Yea… yea,’ she says seductively, before adding, Okay,’ which coincides with her opening one side of the coat to reveal the racy undergarment, which helped showcase her many tattoos on her hip and arm. 

By the time she kicks into the the first verse, Cardi goes back and forth between that burgundy heard-turner and bold red number that resembled stylish strips of red over her private parts, along with futuristic pointed headdress and glasses combo, and a matching pair of platform boots. 

Sounding off about ‘b**ches’ she ends the chorus by pronouncing in rapid speed: ‘Opps linkin’ up, I’m like, “What in the f**k?” / If you scared then just say that, ho, enough is enough / They was just in my DMs, ain’t no trustin’ these s**ts / I’m about to call up Diamond, b**ch, knuck if you buck,’ 

She introduced a black fishnet ensemble, adorned with an array of silver piece from head to toe, that was equally provocative.

Rounding out this one-of-a-kind piece, she kept with the black theme with thigh-high boots and a dark long wig.

Another look consisted of bikini-like bottoms with a white a cropped white short with red trim that highlighted her toned midriff, where she donned a long black tresses with a healthy dose of volume.

She shifted to a white and red wig with bangs when she changed into brown bikini bottoms and a long matching head scarf that fell down past her knees.

The scarf also served as a coverup for her breasts, considering she went topless for this particular ensemble.

‘Enough (Miami) song and video is OUT NOW!!!’ she wrote in the caption of her Instagram post.

As usual, Cardi (born Belcalis Marlenis Cephus) doesn’t sugarcoat her storytelling through the lyrics

‘Give me one shot and I’m raising the glass / Give me two shots and I’m shaking this a** / Give me three shots and I’m ready to f**k / Five, four shots, I be ready to splash,’ she revealed in verse two.

Not long after its debut, she proudly took back ot social media to announce: ‘@iamcardib’s Enough (Miami) has reached #1 on US iTunes,’ it read in the Instagram Story post. ‘Ommmmggg I got the best fans in the world.’ 

The mother of two was seemingly naked with only a white sheet held up over her breasts when she took to Instagram to promote another new song that drops on Friday.

The star continues to work on her long-awaited second studio album, the hip-hop superstar steps up the hype machine with the release of her second single in the past two weeks. 

‘I have new records coming out todayyyyyyyy,’ she declared with authority in a selfie video, while holding on the last note of the word ‘today.’ 

The I Like It star appeared to be make-up free and only be wearing a very cool multi-colored hat typically worn by people with long hair, especially those with dreadlocks. 

‘I’m soooo scared,’ she added with an equally wide smile on her face, while again holding on that last word ‘scared’, before clarifying in a lower voice, ‘I’m not scared by I got so much going on.’

‘I got so much going on I’m so overwhelmed,’ she says in a whisper, while leaning real close to the camera with her cleavage now taking front and center.

Now laying on her stomach, a relaxed Cardi takes back the excitement a notch or two to reveal the remix of the Flo Milli song Never Lose Me with Cardi and SZA is also being released.

After dropping a few impromptu lines, seemingly from the remix, as Cardi stared right into the camera, she offered one big scream to mark the end of the clip.

The two new songs come on the heels of the release of Like What (Freestyle) on March 1, which came with an accompanying music video directed by Offset.

Cardi B has been on the record to reveal  that her long-awaited sophomore album will finally drop this year, according to Rolling Stone.

This will be her first new studio album since her debut Invasion Of Privacy (2018) solidified her as a major hip-hop star that features such singles as Bodak Yellow, Bartier Cardi Be Careful, I Like It and Ring.

They’re travel experts who decided to spend the day – and find out whether it’s worth spending more than £13,000 on a luxury cruise.

The sailors in question are Nicky KelvinEditor at Major travel site The points manand ex-Carnival Cruise director Matt Mitchamwho packed up their video camera sets and sailed on Norwegian cruise lines newest ship, the Norwegian Viva, and experienced it in two different ways during a sailing trip from Miami to Puerto Rico.

Their images are fascinating.

Matt stayed in a chic Haven Premier Owner’s Suite, which costs from $17,049/£13,320 (plus taxes and fees), and then experienced a host of paid extras, including the Luxury Vibe Beach Club and the Mandara Spa Thermal Suite.

Nicky stayed in a budget windowless ‘Stateroom’, priced from $1,479 (£1,155) per person (excluding fees), and experienced the ship’s all-inclusive amenities, from the Infinity Beach club to the ‘scary’ 10 deck high slides. Read on for their verdict…

BUDGET

Nicky told MailOnline Travel that his room on the ship, which he describes in the video as a ‘fancy hotel’, was ‘basic’ but ‘cozy and comfortable for a budget trip’.

He added: ‘Overall it was a good way to travel.’

The food also impressed.

Nicky said: ‘The food really blew me away. For an inclusive package you got so much, with a variety of good quality food – there was plenty of choice.

“It was also great to receive dining credits, which allowed me to try the fancier side of the menu.”

The range of activities for budget sailors also received praise.

The footage shows Nicky having a blast as he plummets down Norwegian Viva’s thrilling slides ‘The Rush’ and ‘The Drop’, while splashing around in the Infinity Beach club’s striking infinity pool – which sits right on the edge of the ship – and watch the award-winning Beetlejuice The Musical with Matt and race on the ship’s impressive multi-deck kart track.

Nicky said: ‘There is so much to do on this ship that you will never be bored.’

Any disadvantages?

Nicky admitted that his room ‘although not necessarily for the price’ ‘would have been nicer with a balcony’, concluding that while his experience was ‘very pleasant’ he would ‘like to try the more luxurious option next time’. .

LUXURY

Matt’s comments are significant, as he has lived aboard a ship – and he said of his owner’s suite – which features a living room, three bedrooms and bathrooms and a balcony with a hot tub – that he “still had never seen a hut’. so luxurious’.

Praise indeed.

And the compliments kept coming.

He told MailOnline Travel that his entire experience was ‘incredible’, revealing that the crew were ‘amazing and very hospitable’, the food at the exclusive Haven Restaurant ‘exquisite’ and the Mandara Spa Thermal Suite ($339/£264 per person) . a highlight of the activity’.

In the video, Matt describes this spa as ‘stunning’, with footage showing him getting a massage, relaxing in a ‘salt floating pool’ and taking an ‘ice shower’. “I’ll do anything for a salary,” he jokes.

He also really enjoys the Galaxy Pavilion entertainment centre, which costs $199 (£155) per guest for the trip, $29 (£22) for an hour and $49 (£38) for a day.

And there were good times at the Luxury Vibe Beach Club, which costs $259 (£200) per person for a seven-day sailing.

Any disadvantages?

Matt concluded: ‘This experience had no negative factors for a luxury trip. The cruise had so much to offer.”

Visit to see the original video www.youtube.com/watch. For more information from The Points Guy, visit thepointsguy.com/uk-travel.

By Michael Pavitt

Published: 01:38 EDT, March 10, 2024 | Updated: 03:34 EDT, March 10, 2024

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