“I was waiting” – Jannik Sinner’s girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya makes her feelings known after the “secret” engagement of Katie Boulter
Jannik Sinner’s girlfriend, tennis player Anna Kalinskaya, is thrilled following the announcement of her close friend Katie Boulter’s engagement to fellow tennis player Alex de Minaur. The couple shared their exciting news with fans and followers on December 23, bringing joy to their friends, family, and the wider tennis community.
Katie Boulter, ranked World No. 24, and Alex de Minaur, ranked World No. 9, have been in a relationship since 2020. The British-Australian pair have openly shared their love story with the public, often seen supporting each other at tournaments and spending time together off the court, including vacations across Europe. They have both spoken about the positive influence their relationship has had on their respective tennis careers.
Despite their openness, the couple kept a significant detail about their relationship private in recent weeks. On December 16, Boulter posted a cryptic photo on social media, showing her enjoying a sunset by the sea in Alicante, Spain, with a caption that read, “Today was a good day.” Fans began to speculate about a potential proposal when de Minaur responded with the teasing comment, “Was it now?!!” The speculation was confirmed on December 23, when the couple officially revealed their engagement on Instagram, writing, “We’ve been keeping a small secret…”
Anna Kalinskaya, who shares a close bond with Boulter, couldn’t contain her excitement. She expressed her joy in the comments section, writing, “Yesssssssssssssss I was waiting. Congratulations. A lot of love.” Her happiness is no surprise, as Kalinskaya has previously referred to Boulter and de Minaur as her “two favorites.”
Jannik Sinner, Kalinskaya’s boyfriend, has also been a close friend of Alex de Minaur over the years. The two players have shared key moments in their careers, including their first clash at the 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals, where Sinner defeated de Minaur to become the youngest champion. More recently, they faced off in the finals of the 2024 Rotterdam Open and the 2023 Canadian Open, where de Minaur reached his first Masters 1000 final, and Sinner claimed his maiden title in that category.
Kalinskaya and Boulter share a similarly close bond, having teamed up for women’s doubles at the 2024 US Open. Kalinskaya has often shown her support for the couple, celebrating their simultaneous title victories in 2024 with an Instagram post that read, “This makes me happy for both of you guys. Congrats and see you soon @katieboulter @alexdeminaur.” In the comments, she added, “Yesssssss my two favorites. Let’s gooooo.”
As the tennis world looks ahead to the 2025 season, Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur are preparing for their campaigns, starting with the United Cup in Australia. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya will begin their seasons separately, with Kalinskaya competing at the Brisbane International and Sinner focusing on his Australian Open title defense. Fans are eager to see how these couples continue to support each other both on and off the court in the coming year.
