Nick Kyrgios drops 4-word reaction to ex-girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya reaching Citi DC Open QF months after her split with Jannik Sinner
Nick Kyrgios has delivered a striking four-word reaction, “Well, well, well, back,” to his ex-girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya’s impressive run to the quarter-finals of the Mubadala Citi DC Open on July 23, 2025, just months after her reported split with Jannik Sinner. The 27-year-old Russian, ranked No. 15, secured her spot with a commanding 6-4, 6-2 victory over Poland’s Magdalena Frech at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Washington, D.C., signaling a strong resurgence following the end of her relationship with the world No. 1. Kyrgios, who briefly dated Kalinskaya around 2019-2020 before her romance with Sinner began in 2023, posted the cryptic comment on social media at 10:33 AM WAT on Thursday, July 24, 2025—mere minutes ago—capturing attention as the tennis world buzzes with the development.
Kalinskaya’s journey to the quarters marks a notable turnaround after a turbulent early 2025, where her personal life intersected with Sinner’s three-month doping ban for clostebol contamination, ending in May. The couple’s breakup, rumored around April amid Sinner’s legal challenges and Kalinskaya’s own struggles with a shoulder injury, had left her form inconsistent, with a 15-12 record prior to this week. Her dominant performance against Frech, featuring 24 winners and just 12 unforced errors, suggests a renewed focus, setting up a high-profile clash with Emma Raducanu, scheduled for later today at 6:00 PM GMT (11:00 AM WAT). This matchup adds intrigue, given Raducanu’s recent admission about struggling to form tour friendships, contrasting with Kalinskaya’s return to the spotlight.
Kyrgios, sidelined by injuries but active as a commentator and social media personality, has a history with Kalinskaya that adds a personal layer to his reaction. Their past relationship, though brief, ended amicably, and his comment—laden with surprise or perhaps a touch of nostalgia—reflects his engagement with her career trajectory. The timing, just after her win, suggests he’s been following her progress, especially poignant given her split from Sinner, who’s currently absent from the tournament due to a recovery break. Fans on X are abuzz, with @tennisgossip speculating, “Nick’s shade or support? Either way, Anna’s back!” though the sentiment remains open to interpretation.
Kalinskaya’s resurgence aligns with a broader narrative of players rebounding post-breakup, mirroring Naomi Osaka’s return after maternity leave. Her next match against Raducanu, who beat Marta Kostyuk to set up this quarter-final, promises a clash of styles—Kalinskaya’s power versus Raducanu’s versatility—potentially boosting her ranking into the top 10 if she advances. As the clock ticks to 10:34 AM WAT, Kyrgios’s four-word quip has ignited discussions, blending personal history with professional intrigue, while Kalinskaya’s form suggests she’s indeed “back” on the WTA stage, ready to make a statement in this WTA 500 event running through July 27.
