A new chapter unfolds in the ongoing saga that, unwittingly, has drawn in the world’s number one: a snapshot leaves little room for doubt.
When there was no longer any point in hiding, the two made their relationship public. Following the old notion that once a relationship is acknowledged – when it’s made official – there’s no reason to fuel further gossip. This is especially true for someone as private and reserved as Jannik Sinner, who is known to shy away from such speculation.
Sinner, who is notoriously reluctant to use social media to publicize his personal life, confirmed months ago during a Roland Garros press conference his relationship with Anna Kalinskaya, the talented Russian tennis player. The confirmation came after weeks of the couple appearing together, even attending each other’s matches. However, recently, something seemed to have changed.
The first sign of trouble came with Kalinskaya’s conspicuous absence on social media during Sinner’s victories, including his triumph at the ATP Finals in Turin. She also stayed silent during Italy’s success at the Davis Cup in Malaga, where Sinner played a key role in the team’s victory. Her media “disappearance” led many to suspect that there was a rift in their relationship.
The situation was further complicated by the emergence of a fake social media profile claiming to be Kalinskaya, posting affectionate messages toward Sinner. This only fueled rumors of an ongoing crisis or a potential breakup, with some believing it was an attempt to cover up the real situation behind the scenes.
However, recent events suggest there may be hope for reconciliation. While training hard in Dubai ahead of the new season and his January 7 match against Alexei Popyrin at the Australian Open, Sinner had a notable encounter. He met with Nikolay Kalinskaya, Anna’s brother, along with Nikolay’s wife, Valeria, and their children. The meeting, documented by photos on Nikolay’s social media, was met with several likes and positive reactions, hinting at a possible rekindling of the relationship between Sinner and Kalinskaya.
As the new tennis season approaches, fans are left wondering whether this meeting marks a turning point, putting any rumors of a crisis firmly behind them.
