Russian source speaks: Sinner, crisis with Anna Kalinskaya? Jannik’s (ambiguous) clues and statements
The tennis world is in turmoil for rumors about possible “Pause for reflection” between Jannik Sinner and his fiancée Anna Kalinskaya. The couple, who made the report public only a few months ago during Roland Garros, seem to be going through a moment of difficulty, thanks to the pressures and distances imposed by their respective professional commitments. Russian envoys present at the ATP Finals in Turin have raised the alarm: Anna did not show up alongside Sinner, fueling the rumors of a crisis.
Break between Sinner and Kalinskaya: the theories of Russian envoys
Sources close to the Russian media, including former world number one Dinara Safina, have revealed that between Sinner and Kalinskaya there would be a stand-by situation. The relationship, in fact, would be suffering from the difficulties of maintaining a stable relationship at a distance, with commitments and calendars that make it difficult to reconcile the lives of both. It is even rumored that Anna, in these days, is spending her time in the social night scene of Moscow, far from the Turin tribunes where she was expected to see her support her boyfriend. “Anna is an intelligent and independent girl,” reports a source, “She is not satisfied with simply being Jannik’s ‘girlfriend ’ and she also wants to cultivate her spaces.” I recent posts on Anna’s social media, which document evenings with friends and exclusive parties in Moscow, further sparked the debate. The absence of the young Russian tennis player at ATP Finals was interpreted as a voluntary choice that he does not want to link his image only to that of Sinner, a sign of a relationship in crisis.
The pressures and distance between Jannik Sinner and Kalinskaya
It is not uncommon for couples made up of professional athletes to deal with distance and logistical challenges related to their respective commitments. In the case of Sinner and Kalinskaya, these difficulties seem to have become unsustainable. Jannik Sinner, champion with an extraordinary season behind him, from the victory at the Australian Open to the Us Open, has often spoken of the importance of maintaining the balance between private and professional life. However, even the young South Tyrolean tennis player admitted that maintaining a stable relationship is not easy when sporting commitments require maximum dedication.
Sinner’s words: an ambiguous message?
Just a few days ago, Sinner had given an interview to Esquire UK in which, among other things, he had explained how the secret of his relationship with Kalinskaya he resided in the naturalness and respect for each other’s spaces. “I don’t think anything has changed. Having a girlfriend is something that makes you feel good or bad, and I want it to be something that naturally fits into my life, “said Sinner. However, the phrase that left many perplexed was another: “I can’t afford to change as a player or as a person.” These words, which should have seemed reassuring, were interpreted by some as an ambiguous message, almost a reflection on the precariousness of their relationship. There are those who saw in this statement a sort of “arrow” on his ex, Maria Braccini, who in the past had tried to change the young tennis player.
The future for Sinner and Kalinskaya
At the moment, neither of them officially confirmed the crisis. Still, Anna’s absence in Turin and her recent participation in exclusive events in Moscow seem to be unequivocal signs of a moment of reflection. It remains to be seen whether Sinner and Kalinskaya will overcome these alleged difficulties or if the “pause” will be only the prelude to a definitive separation.
