Anna Kalinskaya is making waves both on and off the court, and it’s not just her tennis skills that are grabbing attention. The Russian star, who’s been climbing the ranks this season with impressive performances, now sits at an impressive No. 14 in the WTA rankings. Her rise has sparked plenty of buzz around her talent and potential, and it looks like those efforts are paying off in more ways than one. With her growing popularity, Kalinskaya is now rumored to be in talks for a new brand deal—a move that reflects her expanding influence beyond tennis. 

The 25-year-old is all set to participate in the Beijing Open and is already sweating on the courts in the practice sessions. She was seen practicing with her friend Katie Boulter after which the duo also interacted with some fans in the stands. But what caught the attention of the tennis community was the apparel of the star player.

Kalinskaya was spotted donning a black t-shirt that had the logo of Nike etched on it.  This has created huge speculations with many anticipating the announcement of a new partnership coming to the light soon. While neither Nike nor Kalinskaya has made any confirmation, this rumored deal can also act as a morale boost and an affirmation of her talent. 

For the unversed, the star player currently dons a mix of brands like Wilson, Alo, and Adidas. While Wilson sponsors the racquet and other equipment for the star player, Alo offers apparel to the tennis player. The latter is known for its wide spectrum of fitness and yoga outfits. Kalinskaya’s shoes, meanwhile, are sponsored by yet another sportswear giant Adidas. Interestingly, this is not the first time when Kalinskaya is wearing Nike outfits during her latest campaign. 

The tennis player was seen wearing similar clothes to her boyfriend (which many believed to be Sinner’s) during the first practice session at the Beijing Open. The white T-shirt worn by the player had Nike etched on it in bold, signifying that she might have actually entered a deal with the sportswear giant for her upcoming campaigns. If this rumor turns out to be true it would establish Kalinskaya in the same box as her boyfriend.  

Will Anna Kalinskaya match boyfriend Jannik Sinner’s brand deals?

During the Berlin Open this year, Kalinskaya expressed her desire to play as well as Sinner. “I’m just trying to be a little as good as him. It’s difficult; usually, I watch him,” she said. While she is already making some waves with her racquets, it seems like she is already set to match her beau when it comes to brand deals. If the rumor of Kalinkaya’s partnership with Nike comes out to be true, she will join her boyfriend in signing the same brand. 

Remember, the sportswear giant signed a $158 million deal with Jannik Sinner in 2022. The Italian dynamo has often flexed his apparel and footwear that has emerged as a result of this partnership. In fact, the sportswear giant even celebrated his rise to the No.1 spot in June this year with a heartfelt post for the star player. 

For now, it would be interesting to see how soon Anna Kalinskaya or Nike will make a confirmation about their partnership. Will this rumored deal boost Kalinskaya’s confidence? Well, only time will tell.