Anna Kalinskaya’s Tough Stretch Continues as She Seeks Distraction After Jannik Sinner Split
Since her breakup with Jannik Sinner, Anna Kalinskaya has struggled to find solace—even in tennis. In fact, the court has brought her little more than disappointment in recent months.
Her Australian Open campaign never even began, as a virus forced her to withdraw before she could take the court. Then came Singapore, another painful setback, followed by Indian Wells, where she suffered early exits in both singles and doubles. The Russian has made no effort to hide her frustration, expressing her disappointment on social media and shedding tears after each tough loss.
Finding Distraction in Padel—But Facing More Defeat
Between tournaments, Kalinskaya has turned to padel—a sport she loves—to lift her spirits. But even here, she hasn’t been able to escape the losing streak.
She recently shared a video on Instagram, showcasing an intense rally with her coach. After several exchanges, he outplayed her with a pinpoint down-the-line backhand, leaving her with only one small victory:
“The only point I won is the one I posted,” she joked.
However, behind the humor, it’s clear this has been a difficult time for the Russian star.
Sinner Set for a Triumphant Return in Rome
Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner is nearing the end of his suspension after reaching a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency. The World No. 1 will make his highly anticipated return on May 4, just in time for the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome.
Excitement is already at fever pitch, with 400,000 tickets sold for the tournament at Foro Italico. When Sinner steps onto the red clay, he will be met with an overwhelming wave of support from Italian fans eager to welcome him back.
