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Report: Aryna Sabalenka Plans to Play in WTA Miami Open Field Despite Boyfriend’s Death

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or is in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka still plans to compete in this week’s WTA Miami Open days after her longtime boyfriend, ex-NHL player Konstantin Koltsov, died from an apparent suicide in Miami.

The Belarusian’s first match at the Miami Open is set for Friday, March 22. While she plans to play in the tournament, she will not be speaking to any media during her run, Tennis Channel reports. She has not made a public statement about Koltsov’s death since it was announced on Tuesday.

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