Anna Kalinskaya Opens Up on Relationship with Jannik Sinner: ‘Absolutely No Pressure’
Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya confirmed their relationship in May last year but have largely kept their romance out of the public eye.
While Kalinskaya has been spotted in Sinner’s box during some of his matches, both players have chosen to keep details of their relationship private. At last year’s French Open, Sinner acknowledged their relationship but made it clear that they preferred to stay discreet. “Yes, I’m with Anna, but we keep everything very confidential. I won’t say more,” the Italian remarked.
Despite their low profile, fans remain eager for updates on how their relationship has evolved. Now, in a rare comment, Kalinskaya has offered a brief insight—addressing whether Sinner’s recent Grand Slam success has put added pressure on her own career.
Kalinskaya: ‘No Pressure’ to Match Sinner’s Grand Slam Success
When asked if Sinner’s Australian Open triumph had placed any expectations on her to win major titles, Kalinskaya dismissed the idea entirely.
“Absolutely no pressure, it doesn’t change anything for me,” she responded.
Sinner successfully defended his Australian Open title with a commanding straight-sets victory over Alexander Zverev, winning 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. After his triumph, the world No. 1 reflected on the significance of the achievement.
“It means so much to me,” Sinner said. “It’s a lot of work we put behind this one. It means a lot to have this now two times with me, and the support has been amazing from the start of the tournament.
“The crowd has been amazing from the beginning, honestly. Even during the week of preparation, I got a lot of support. That’s maybe what means the most to me.”
Sinner Withdraws from Rotterdam to Prioritize Recovery
Following his intense campaign in Australia, Sinner has opted to withdraw from the Rotterdam Open to allow his body to recover. The 23-year-old had initially planned to defend his title at the ATP 500 event but ultimately decided to prioritize rest.
“After consulting with my team, we had to make the difficult decision to withdraw from the ABN AMRO Open,” Sinner said in a statement. “My body needs time to rest after the long run in Australia.
“I have great memories from winning the title in front of amazing crowds at Rotterdam Ahoy last year and hope to be back there soon.”
Tournament director Richard Krajicek acknowledged Sinner’s absence as a disappointment but understood the reasoning behind his decision.
“The Australian Open has been long and tough for Jannik,” Krajicek said. “It is a great shame for both him and us that his efforts are preventing him from participating in Rotterdam.”
