Anna Kalinskaya’s journey at the China Open has come to an end, and it wasn’t the impact she hoped for. Once again, she struggled to find her rhythm, exiting the tournament early, leading to a dramatic outburst as her racquet took the final hit to the surface of the hard court. This surely raised some questions about her current state. Specifically from the beloved analyst and the ex-coach of Serena Williams – Rennae Stubbs, who saw her chance to serve a good joke at Kslinskaya’s expense.

In her recent fourth-round match at the China Open, Anna Kalinskaya faced off against Yuliia Starodubtseva but ultimately struggled to find her rhythm, losing 7-5, 6-0. After a competitive start with some back-and-forth exchanges, Kalinskaya’s focus slipped in the second set, leading to an emotional outburst where she broke her racquet; a clear indication of the pressure she was under.

Seeing this, Rennae Stubbs took to her podcast, stating, “Starodubtsewa beat Kalinskaya, who lost her freaking mind. She broke her racquet.” And to add a twist of humor to the moment, she joked, “Clearly, things aren’t great in the old, you know, love life.” Referring to Kalinskaya’s relationship with ATP’s No. 1 ranked player, Jannik Sinner. However, perhaps she recognized that she was addressing one of the most popular relationships in tennis fandom, and she quickly clarified her intentions, “Just kidding. No, they’re doing well. I saw her sitting, watching him play the other day.”

This correction elicited laughter and a follow-up question from Caitlin who said, “Just staying out of that?” To which Rennae replied, “I’m just throwing some darts out there.” Imagine a legendary former tennis player now being worried about provoking a whole fanbase! Nevertheless, rest assured, that Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya do not have any trouble and still have a flourishing partnership.

After confirming their relationship at the French Open, the couple have been the talk of the town for months. Their frequent appearances together at tournaments and off the court have been fan favorites. Notably, their celebration after Sinner’s US Open victory in New York. Has since garnered quite a bit of attention from their online fanbase.

The interactions between the pair are undeniably adorable to watch. And just as Stubbs mentioned, Kalinskaya was spotted in the stand of Sinner’s most recent match. Cheering for him during a rather intense back-and-forth battle against rival Carlos Alcaraz at the China Open Final.

Supportive Girlfriend Gets Anxious at China Open

Jannik Sinner has been under the tennis world’s microscope recently—for both his triumphs and tribulations. Now ranked World No. 1, Sinner finds himself navigating the highs of his career while facing the lows that come with intense scrutiny. As he stepped onto the court for the China Open final against arch-rival Carlos Alcaraz, all eyes were on him—including those of his girlfriend, Anna Kalinskaya, who sat courtside, her anxiety written across her face as she watched every point.

The match against Alcaraz was nothing short of a battle of wills. Sinner fought fiercely, but it was clear he was struggling to find his rhythm against one of his most formidable adversaries. It was a true tennis rollercoaster, filled with moments that swung back and forth like a pendulum, eventually ending in Alcaraz’s favor. The Spaniard clinched the victory 6-7 (6-8), 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) in a grueling contest, pushing Sinner to his absolute limits. Throughout the drama and intensity, Kalinskaya stayed glued to her seat, cheering her partner on with unwavering support, even as the match slipped out of his grasp.

Despite the setback, the emotional presence of Kalinskaya has become an undeniable source of strength for Sinner. In tennis, where the spotlight can be both exhilarating and relentless, having that personal anchor can make all the difference. Sinner’s journey may have its twists and turns, but with Kalinskaya in his corner, it’s clear that he’s not facing it alone—and that kind of bond could be the key to helping him rise once again.