Anna Kalinskaya, the girlfriend of tennis star Jannik Sinner, has made waves in 2024 both on and off the court. Gracing the January 2025 cover of Harper’s Bazaar Australia, Kalinskaya reflects on her journey from World No. 77 to the brink of the WTA Top 10.
“This year taught me resilience,” she shared with Bazaar. After an injury temporarily sidelined her, Kalinskaya rediscovered her passion for tennis, leading to career-defining victories and an endorsement deal with a leading athleticwear brand.
“I realised how much tennis gives me—emotions, routines, and connections. It made me love the game even more,” Kalinskaya added.
The issue explores Kalinskaya’s growth as a player and her personal life alongside Sinner, offering an intimate glimpse into her rising stardom. With her eyes set on breaking into tennis’ upper echelons, Kalinskaya’s journey is one of perseverance and triumph.
Fans can read the full cover story online now or pick up the January 2025 issue, available December 30.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Ranked world no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 24th of November when he defeated world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2) 6-2 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This year the Italian owns a compiled 73-6 record. Jannik clinched 8 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Shanghai and the Nitto ATP Finals. Jannik was the runner-up in Beijing.
Anna Kalinskaya in 2024
Ranked no.14, the Russian played her last match on the 18th of October when she was overcome by world no.22 Karolina Muchova 2-6 6-2 6-3 in the quarter in Ningbo (draw).
During this season Anna has a composed 38-19 win-loss record. Anna Kalinskaya’s most significant result of the present year was getting to the final in Dubai and Berlin.