Momentary glitch or a sign of deeper challenges in their high-profile relationship.
The relationship between tennis star
Jannik Sinner and Russian player Anna
Kalinskaya has hit a rocky patch, as
Kalinskaya reportedly unfollowed Sinner
on Instagram. This move came shortly
after Sinner’s recent comments about
their relationship stirred up controversy
among fans.
In a recent interview with *Esquire UK*,
the current World No. 1 was asked what
his girlfriend adds to his life. Sinner
responded in a way that raised
eyebrows, claiming that “nothing has
changed” and that having a girlfriend
could be both a positive and negative
experience. He emphasized that he
wants his relationship to feel natural,
without any significant impact on his
career or personal growth. “I can’t afford
to change as a player or as a person. That
hasn’t happened, that’s why it works,”
Sinner explained.
These remarks sparked backlash online,
with some fans interpreting his response
as detached or even dismissive. Days
later, Kalinskaya’s decision to unfollow
the Italian player has fueled speculation
that the couple is facing a rough patch in
their relationship.
Kalinskaya and Sinner have been in the
public eye since they became a couple
earlier this year. Kalinskaya was notably
present in Sinner’s box when he clinched
the US Open title in September, showing
the strong support they had for each
other during their respective seasons.
On the professional front, Kalinskaya
recently capped off a successful season,
securing 34 main-draw wins and
breaking into the WTA Top 15 for the
first time. Meanwhile, Sinner has been
enjoying a stellar year on the ATP Tour,
capturing two Grand Slam titles and
positioning himself as the year-end
World No. 1. He’s currently competing at
the ATP Finals in Turin and started with
strong victories against Alex de Minaur
and Taylor Fritz. His next challenge will
be a showdown with Daniil Medvedev, as
he aims to secure a semifinal spot at the
tournament.
As Sinner navigates a remarkable season
in tennis, it remains to be seen whether
he and Kalinskaya can weather the off-
court drama. Fans will be watching to see
if this latest unfollow is a momentary
glitch or a sign of deeper challenges in
their high-profile relationship.
