What can be more satisfying than continuously receiving the unwavering support of your partner? Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya are a testament to this sentiment, often expressing their love and dedication to each other both on and off the court. The World No. 1 ATP player has once again shown that his support for his Russian girlfriend is as steadfast as ever, especially as she embarks on her latest venture in Berlin. 

Anna Kalinskaya is currently playing at the Grass Court Championship in the German capital. As she looks forward to the grass season and Wimbledon, she has already secured a victory in her first match against Japan’s Nao Hibino. But, alongside her performance, what caught the attention of the fans was the comment from Kalinskaya’s boyfriend. 

In the midst of his own demanding schedule, Jannik Sinner has made it a point to cheer on Kalinskaya, proving that love and encouragement go hand in hand. On an Instagram reel shared by Univers Tennis that collaborated with Anna Kalinskaya, showing her Berlin highlight, Jannik Sinner’s comment stood out. Taking to the comment section, he wrote: “🔥😍.” This shows his remark about the game that the 25-year-old displayed in Berlin. It’s a telling remark from one who usually prefers to keep things private!

Soon after his first-round win against American player Christopher Eubanks at the French Open, Sinner confirmed his relationship with the WTA pro. Speaking at the post-match interview, he said, “I don’t like to talk about my private life much, but yes, Anna and I are dating.”

Soon after, Kalinskaya was spotted watching her boyfriend play from the stands. This reaction from the Italian is also special because he seems to break out of his character to openly express his love for his girlfriend. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner, who is currently playing at the Halle Open, survived a major scare.

‘It was for sure mentally tough,’ Jannik Sinner reveals tough battle at opening match in Halle

Jannik Sinner faced his Dutch counterpart Tallon Griekspoor in the first match at the Halle Open. What was expected to be an easy match for Sinner given his current performance, turned out to be a major scare for him. While he won the match 6-7(8), 6-3, 6-2, he admitted the mental challenges he faced. 

Speaking in the post-match interview, the Italian Star said, “It was for sure mentally tough.” Continuing further, he admitted the challenges that the surface poses as well. “I was 5/1 up in the tie-break in the first set. But this can happen, especially on this surface, it can go very, very fast. I think I was good mentally. I was struggling in the second set, 0/40 down on my serve. If he makes that point, it is even more difficult.”

Chatting ahead in the same interview, the tennis star highlighted his resilience. “But it’s all about trying to get the confidence back, especially on this surface and I have shown that. Hopefully, I can show some good tennis also in the next round.”

With Sinner progressing to the next round, it will be interesting to see if he faces more challenges or if he continues his streak on Grass.