Aryna Sabalenka shared an emotional embrace with friend Paula Badosa on Friday after their Miami Open match following the tragic death of the Belarusian tennis star’s ex-boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov, earlier this week. The 25-year-old Sabalenka hugged Spain’s Badosa at the end of their round of 64 match, which Sabalenka won in straight sets (6-4, 6-3). … Read more
Commercial Content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. Daniil Medvedev hasn’t won a title yet in 2024, but the affable Russian seems well on his way to another big year. Medvedev made a run to the finals in the Australian Open before losing in … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka broke her silence on Wednesday after ex-boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov’s death at the age of 42 earlier this week. “Konstantin’s death is an unthinkable tragedy, and while we were no longer together, my heart is broken,” Sabalenka posted to her Instagram story in both English and Belarusian. “Please respect my privacy and his family’s … Read more
Simona Halep went from suspended for doping to competing in one of tennis’ glamour tournaments in the span of just two weeks. Caroline Wozniacki is calling “fault.” The volleying of passive-aggressive shots between the former world No. 1s and two of the biggest names in tennis turned heads Tuesday at the Miami Open, where Halep … Read more
The Pittsburgh Penguins are mourning the loss of their former player, Konstantin Koltsov, who died at the age of 42. “The Penguins extend their deepest condolences to the family and friends of former Penguins forward, Konstantin Koltsov,” the team said in a statement Tuesday morning. Koltsov, who was dating tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, a fellow … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka will still play in the Miami Open after her boyfriend, former NHL player Konstantin Koltsov, died on Monday in an apparent suicide. According to multiple accounts, The Tennis Channel noted on Tuesday’s broadcast of the tournament that Sabalenka will remain in the draw. However, the 25-year-old will not make herself available for media … Read more
Former NHL player Konstantin Koltsov died of an “apparent suicide,” according to the Miami-Dade Police Department. Koltsov, the ex-Penguins forward who was dating tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, died at the age of 42. “According to investigators on Monday, March 18, 2024, at approximately 12:39 a.m., Bal Harbour Police and Fire Rescue were dispatched to the … Read more
Members of the tennis community have offered their condolences to Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka, whose boyfriend, former NHL player Konstantin Koltsov, died at the age of 42. The death of Koltsov — who was a member of the Belraus national team and spent time with the Pittsburgh Penguins from 2002-06 — was confirmed Tuesday by the … Read more
A French tennis player collapsed mid-match on Monday in a scary scene at the Miami Open. Arthur Cazaux was in the middle of the third set awaiting a serve from Harold Mayot when he fell to the ground. He laid on his back for several seconds before a medic and the chair umpire came to … Read more
Roger Federer doesn’t have the “itch” that afflicts many retired star athletes. In an interview with GQ, the 20-time major champion said he is actually “relieved” to be done with his tennis career and has no urge to go back to playing competitively following his retirement in 2022. “I’m really relieved, if that makes any … Read more
Star tennis player Carlos Alcaraz was attacked by bees in a surreal scene at Indian Wells. Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev were tied 1-1 in the first set of the quarterfinal of the BNP Paribas Open when the attack occurred. All of a sudden, Alcaraz was swarmed as he was lining up to serve, and he … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Indian Wells is officially Upset City. In the second round of the BNP Paribas Open, No. 1 ranked Novak Djokovic was improbably knocked out by No. 123 Luca … Read more
Novak Djokovic just couldn’t keep his emotions in check after suffering a complete meltdown during his round of 32 loss to Luca Nardi at Indian Wells. The world number one was knocked out of the event, dubbed tennis’ fifth major, by the world No. 123 in scenes that stunned fans. The 36-year-old however stole the … Read more
Commercial Content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. Things couldn’t have gone much better for Andy Murray in Round 1 of the Indian Wells Masters. The three-time Grand Slam champion defeated David Goffin, 6-3, 6-2, in 80 minutes on Wednesday and, notably, kept the … Read more