In the world of professional tennis, relationships often capture as much attention as the matches themselves. One such relationship that made headlines was between Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios and Russian player Anna Kalinskaya. Their romance was brief but intense, unfolding in 2020.
Nick Kyrgios, known for his fiery temperament and exceptional talent, has always been a magnet for media attention. His relationship with Anna Kalinskaya added another layer to his public persona. Kalinskaya, a rising star on the WTA circuit, was equally in the spotlight, not just for her skills on the court but also for her association with Kyrgios.
The couple’s relationship began in early 2020. They were often seen supporting each other at matches, and their social media interactions hinted at a growing closeness. They even attended an NBA game together, which further fueled speculation about their romance. However, their relationship was as tumultuous as it was passionate. By the end of the same year, they had parted ways.
The breakup was not without drama. Kalinskaya took to social media to express her feelings, indicating that the end of their relationship was far from amicable. She made a pointed remark during an Instagram Live session, suggesting that Kyrgios had left a bitter taste. Kyrgios, on the other hand, addressed the breakup more calmly, stating that they had simply gone their separate ways and that there were no hard feelings on his part.
Following their split, both athletes continued to focus on their careers. Kyrgios moved on to other relationships, while Kalinskaya’s name was later linked to Italian player Jannik Sinner.
Nick Kyrgios has recently posted a rather controversial comment on a recent post commenting on his picture with Kalinskaya commenting: “Second serve.”
The post was widely criticized by the community on X (former Twitter).
Sinner at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently ranked no.1, Sinner owns a 54-5 match record in 2024. Jannik is currently playing at the U.S. Open where he bested the world no.140 Mackenzie Mcdonald 2-6 6-2 6-1 6-2, the world no.49 Alex Michelsen 6-4 6-0 6-2, the world no.87 Christopher O Connell 6-1 6-4 6-2, the world no.14 Tommy Paul 7-6(3) 7-6(5) 6-1, the world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-2 1-6 6-1 6-4 and the world no.25 Jack Draper 7-5 7-6(3) 6-2.
Jannik Sinner will take on the world no.12 Taylor Fritz in the final on Sunday at 2:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Their head to head is 1-1.
Jannik has won 5 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle and Cincinnati.
Sinner won 16 titles in his career: 7 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner is scheduled to compete next in Beijing (China Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 23rd of September.
Anna Kalinskaya in 2024
Currently ranked no.15 (career-high), the Russian played her last match on the 31st of August when she lost to world no.21 Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-3 6-1 in the 3rd round of the U.S. Open (draw).
Until now, during this year the Russian has a compiled 33-16 match record. Anna Kalinskaya’s most significant accomplishment of the year was getting to the final in Dubai and Berlin.
Kalinskaya is scheduled to play next in Guadalajara (Guadalajara Open Akron). She will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 9th of September.