Aryna Sabalenka goes public with new F1 sponsor “rumored” boyfriend after ex’s death
After the untimely passing of her former partner Konstantin Koltsov, Aryna Sabalenka appears to have made public her relationship with her new boyfriend.
Two months after her ice hockey player ex-partner passed away, tennis star Sabalenka posted a picture of herself holding hands with her purported boyfriend Georgios Frangulis.
In March, the Miami-Dade Police Department declared two-time Olympian Koltsov of Belarus to have committed “apparent suicide” after he tragically fell from his balcony.
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Prior to his death, the 42-year-old had previously broken up with Sabalenka; the two had three children along with Julija Mikhailova, his ex-wife.
The two were originally connected in 2021 and are thought to have dated for about three years.
And Aryna Sabalenka seems to have found love again after enduring a period of excruciating sadness in the wake of Koltsov’s passing.
The number two in the world was seen going to supper with Georgios Frangulis, who appears to be her new partner.
After Sabalenka’s straight-set loss to Iga Swiatek in the Italian Open final on Saturday, the couple appeared to be in love as they were photographed holding hands at dinner.
Throughout the competition, Frangulis could be seen encouraging Sabalenka from her box.
At the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday, the couple roamed the Haas paddock and exchanged some photos with each other.
Frangulis is a businessman and the owner of the superfood brand Oakberry, which supports the Haas Formula One squad.
Sabalenka has collaborated with the Brazilian food company, posting numerous promotional images of herself on social media.
Following Koltsov’s passing in March, Sabalenka expressed her gratitude to her supporters for their unwavering support throughout what was unavoidably a difficult period.
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She posted on social media, writing: “I want to take a moment to say thank you to all my fans for your outpouring love and support during this difficult time.
“Your kind words mean so much and I carry them with me every day.
“I am so grateful for you all.”
In addition to being a two-time Olympian, Koltsov was an NHL player for the Pittsburgh Penguins, one of the best teams in the sport.
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Sabalenka has also suffered terrible personal losses in the past.
Five years ago, her father, Sergey, who was also a former ice hockey player, passed suddenly at the age of 43.
In the upcoming weeks, Sabalenka’s goal on the court will be to win a third Grand Slam championship.
The French Open, which begins this weekend with the first round proper, will feature the 26-year-old player.
