MIAMI, FLORIDA: Belarusian tennis sensation Aryna Sabalenka has not only captured the hearts of fans with her remarkable skills on the court but has also won admiration for her off-court relationship with ice hockey veteran Konstantin Koltsov.
Sabalenka boasts an impressive tennis career, with her remarkable journey beginning at the age of six. Her hard work and dedication have propelled her to reach the Top 2 position in the WTA rankings, just behind the Polish player Iga Swiatek, as per the WTA website.
Who is Konstantin Koltsov?
Equally accomplished, Konstantin Koltsov is a former professional ice hockey player with a career spanning 18 years, who represented Belarus in two Olympics and competed extensively in the international ice hockey arena.
Koltsov's NHL stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins and subsequent involvement in the Kontinental Hockey League solidified his status as a prominent figure in the world of ice hockey. Interestingly, Koltsov hails from Minsk, Belarus, the same city as Sabalenka.
When did Aryna Sabalenka and Konstantin Koltsov start dating?
Aryna Sabalenka and Konstantin Koltsov's relationship became official in June 2021 when she took to Instagram to share a candid photo of him kissing her on the cheek. The tennis player was engaged to someone else in the past, but she chooses to keep their identity hidden.
Koltsov and Sabalenka's shared adventures include globetrotting escapades and leisurely evenings together, as evidenced by the pro tennis player's Instagram post. The couple wholeheartedly embraces each other's personalities, with Sabalenka affectionately acknowledging Koltsov's ability to understand her "craziness."
How many children does Konstantin Koltsov have?
Konstantin Koltsov reportedly has three children, Daniel, Alexander, and Stefan, from a previous relationship.
The tennis pro has shared photos of herself with Koltsov's son Stefan, capturing touching moments that speak to their evolving family dynamic.
In December 2022, Sabalenka engaged in an Instagram Story Q&A session, and in response to a fan's question, "Do you think you'll be an amazing stepmother?" she shared, "I don't know … I guess yes," over a photo of a little boy kissing her face adding, "Stefan loves me," tagging Koltsov, as per the PEOPLE Magazine.
Continuing their digital journey, in April 2023, Sabalenka once again tagged Koltsov in a snapshot featuring her and Stefan. The image portrayed the little boy gripping the tennis star's hand in what seemed to be a shopping mall, and the caption read, "Dinner was good."
