Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis player who currently stands as the highest-ranked singles player in the nation’s history, has accomplished an impressive set of athletic accolades at a young age.
Now, as Sinner continues to dominate the court, he is adding another priority to his life: girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya.
Three years older than Sinner, Kalinskaya hails from Moscow, Russia. Like her boyfriend, she’s a tennis professional; as of July 2024, Kalinskaya was ranked number 18 in singles by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA).
While the couple have made the decision to keep their relationship quiet, Sinner confirmed their romance in May 2024 and the pair were seen supporting one another at Wimbledon a few months later.
In June of the same year, Sinner opened up to Vanity Fair Italia about the pressures of having a girlfriend and being at the top of his tennis game.
“Of course it’s not easy, I travel a lot and during tournaments I’m very focused. But I think it’s a beautiful thing when you find the right love. Like for everyone,” he said. “And then, if you think about it, the best tennis players in the world all have wives and children.”
Here’s everything to know about Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya’s relationship.
Jannik Sinner of Italy watches Anna Kalinskaya as she plays in her Ladies’ Singles first round match against Panna Udvardy of Hungary during day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 02, 2024.
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During the French Open in May 2024, Sinner confirmed his relationship with Kalinskaya, as they had been spotted supporting one another during their matches.
Per Tennis.com, Skinner clarified during a press conference: “Yes, I’m with Anna, but we keep everything very confidential. I won’t say more.”
Kalinskaya has not publicly commented on her relationship with Sinner
Kalinskaya has not commented on her relationship with the Italian tennis pro. However, she has been seen sitting courtside, watching him play.
Like a true supportive partner (and eager tennis fan) she can often be seen with an intense look on her face, closely spectating.
For the most part, they keep their relationship private
Anna Kalinskaya in action against Daria Kasatkina in the second round on Day 3 of the 2024 Adelaide International at Memorial Drive on January 10, 2024.
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In addition to clarifying his relationship with Kalinskaya at the French Open, Sinner added, “You know, I don’t like to talk much about my private life.”
But it’s not just romantic relationships he keeps private. In June 2024, the top player explained the reasoning behind his privacy to Vanity Fair Italia.
“I want to protect the people closest to me, keeping them out of this,” he told the publication, referring to his fame. “I see it as a small task to carry out, almost a duty: they helped me, when I was young, to gain self-confidence, and today in some way I want to protect them.”
They support one another at their matches
Anna Kalinskaya of Russia cheering for Jannik Sinner of Italy during day 6 of the 2024 French Open, Roland-Garros 2024, Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros stadium on May 31, 2024.
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While Sinner and Kalinskaya don’t have much they want to say publicly about their relationship, Sinner was spotted cheering his girlfriend on at Wimbledon 2024.
At the match, Kalinskaya took the victory over Liudmila Samsonova, reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time.
Likewise, Kalinskaya has been photographed cheering on Sinner, including at the French Open in May 2024.
Sinner gave a shout-out to Kalinskaya at the Halle Open
Upon his win at the 2024 Halle Open in Germany, Sinner took a moment to congratulate his girlfriend’s week of tennis matches, despite her eventual loss.
“My girlfriend Anna, she played in Berlin today. She lost with six match points, so, I am very sorry for her. But, she also had an amazing week,” he said, per Tennis365.
They have both had public relationships in the past
Prior to his relationship with Kalinskaya, Sinner was romantically linked to Maria Braccini, an Italian model.
Kalinskaya was involved with Nick Kyrgios, a fellow tennis player, from 2019 to 2020.
Skinner and Kalinskaya keep each other smiling
Anna Kalinskaya of Russia in action with partner Caroline Dolehide of the United States against Giuliana Olmos of Mexico and Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada in her third round doubles match on Day 9 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2023.
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Despite Sinner and Kalinskaya’s desire to keep their personal lives outside of the limelight, they are often pictured smiling with one another at their matches.
In preparation for Wimbledon, the tennis power couple were seen training together. And it wasn’t all tough competition – Sinner and Kalinskaya were seen laughing and smiling, likely easing one another’s nerves before the major tournament.
