Italy’s Jannik Sinner has reached another Grand Slam final this season. However, his fate seems to be still burdened with controversies following his doping test failures. Amid such a critical phase in Sinner’s life, the ATP star found solace in his partner, Anna Kalinskaya. Following their recent moment together, the fraternity understood how Sinner reached this far despite his doping fiasco.
Kalinskaya’s US Open dream may have ended after her defeat to Beatriz Haddad Maia in the third round, but the Russian WTA star stayed in New York. She was in the stands to support her beau, a finalist in the ongoing Slam. Kalinskaya was also seen in Sinner’s quarterfinal clash against Daniil Medvedev. The couple has been under the spotlight for their adorable chemistry.
After Sinner entered the finals, Kalinskaya was by his side for his recovery session. Tennis fans tweeted clips where people could see the Russian’s presence during Sinner’s gym sessions. While Sinner was on a stationary bike, Kalinskaya smiled and chatted with him. Despite her exit from the Slam, Kalinskaya’s is present in the city that never sleeps for her beau. It might have helped the ATP star to remain focused despite controversies.
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Jannik after the match with his team and Anna 🦊 #USOpen pic.twitter.com/RZYXIy1hIt
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Sinner became the talk of the town right before the US Open following his failure in doping tests twice. The Italian star tested positive for the banned substance Clostebol, which accidentally entered his body from his former physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi. While Jannik Sinner received had to pay a fine and relinquish the points he earned from the Indian Wells, many were displeased calling out ATP’s favoritism for the Italian.
It created a huge fiasco dividing the tennis world between Sinner’s supporters and non-supporters. This situation impacted the ATP star’s mind. However, Kalinskaya’s presence has possibly helped Sinner focus on his priorities for the finals tomorrow.
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Kalinskaya’s support for Sinner has brought her many fans from Italy. She performed the Italian hand gesture during one of her 2024 US Open matches and showed she is learning from Sinner. Furthermore, she has aspirations to follow a successful tennis journey like her boyfriend have garnered her much applause.
Anna Kalinskaya dreams of achieving a special feat with Jannik Sinner
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This Russian WTA star once revealed an interesting wish with Jannik Sinner that impressed the fraternity. In June, Alex De Minaur won the Libema Open and his partner Katie Boulter lifted the Nottingham Open trophy within a few hours. The couple achieved such an impeccable feat previously in March, when De Minaur won the Acapulco Open and then visited Boulter to witness her San Diego Open victory. The couple inspired many players with their double dose of victories including Kalinskaya who dreamt of doing something similar with Sinner one day.
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“I’m just trying to be a little bit as good as him,” a giggling world No. 15 said. “Let’s see if we can watch each other tomorrow. Congratulations to him, I’m gonna text him now. I’m so happy.” This moment took place when Sinner also reached the Halle Open’s finals as Anna Kalinskaya reached the final of the Rosmalen Championship. However, Kalinskaya’s dream couldn’t be fulfilled as she lost the finals to Jessica Pegula while her beau won the Halle Open.
Ahead of competitive career trajectories, such bonding shows one can find romance on Tour. Whether Jannik Sinner wins the US Open or not, he will have the Russian beauty standing by his side.
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