Inside Aryna Sabalenka's relationship with her 'dearest person' Konstantin Koltsov in wake of his tragic suicide: A start troubled by claims of 'husband-stealing', dreams of being an 'amazing step-mum' and flashy gifts and trips

Content to share the strength of their bond with followers on social media sites and in interviews, the Australian Open winner's fans felt privy to the love she held for her boyfriend, and vice versa.