Victory can cast a long shadow, especially when you stand beside someone who just won it all. But for Russia’s rising star, Anna Kalinskaya, she isn’t someone to let outside noise shake her determination. As whispers of “pressure” surrounded the WTA star, she didn’t just brush them off but set the record straight. Her sharp response left no room for doubt. So what exactly did the WTA star say?

Kalinskaya’s beau Jannik Sinner successfully defended his 2025 Australian Open title with an impressive win over Alexander Zverev. He performed quite well overcoming all the odds. In his journey, his girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya remained a steadfast support along with his parents. Kalinskaya grabbed the spotlight with her presence in Sinner’s box at Flushing Meadows last year. She motivated her beau throughout the tournament and delighted the fraternity with a romantic kiss with Sinner, right after his 2024 US Open win. However, the Russian WTA star couldn’t physically cheer for the ATP number one, since she was in Singapore for a WTA 250 event. In a media interaction in Singapore, she was asked an interesting question that involved her beau Jannik Sinner. Kalinskaya, who otherwise kept her life private, shed light on her equation with Sinner.

Kalinskaya was asked whether her beau’s recent Grand Slam win added any extra pressure on her career goals given they were tennis power couples. In her response, the Russian WTA star impressed everyone. Refuting the claims of any added “pressure,” Kalinskaya said, “Not at all. I don’t think there’s pressure, it doesn’t change anything.”  Her response although brief, was able to highlight her mentality. Rather than taking her beau’s milestones as a competition, Kalinskaya sought inspiration from it and focused on her respective career objectives. Interstingly, Sinner’s support helped Kalinskaya improve professionally. She entered the 2024 US Open third round for the first time and ended last season as WTA number 14.

Anna Kalinskaya’s impressive career growth highlights her positive equation with beau Jannik Sinner. She might not talk about it in media openly but her rise from 77 ranking in 2023 to 11 rank in 2024 showcased Sinner’s positive influence on her. However, when Katie Boulter and her beau Alex de Minaur won the Acapulco Open and San Diego Open respectively, Kalinskaya not only congratulated them but also expressed her desire to achieve a similar feat with her boyfriend.

On the flip side, Sinner once talked about the impact of Kalianskaya’s presence in his life and career. The Italian player’s statement was a testament to their continuous affection for each other.

Jannik Sinner once revealed Anna Kalinskaya offers him “positive energy”

Sinner and Kalinskaya might be dating for almost a year. However, the power couple kept their relationship private until 2024 Roland Garros. Despite making it official to the public, the Sinner-Kalinskaya pair hardly talked about the details of their relationship. However, Sinner once dropped details about his love life with Kalinskaya in his interview with CCTV5 in Beijing. Reflecting on how he “always try to support her,” Sinner said, “She also tries to support me, giving some positive energy.”

The Italian also confessed Kalinskaya didn’t change his life or career at all. In fact, her presence has been one of the most natural sources of positivity in the ATP star’s life. Reflecting on that, he said post 2024 US Open win, “I don’t think anything has changed. Having a girlfriend is something that either makes you feel good or makes you feel bad. I want it to be something that feels very natural.”

Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya’s relationship inspires people. It shows how true love can progress separately without impacting career goals. Kalinskaya and Sinner might not be very vocal about their love. However, their silent support for each other pushes them to more victories. So, do you like this tennis power couple?