A fine match he took the initiative, amidst much embarrassment. Here’s the first moment of tenderness between Jannik and his tennis player girlfriend in front of everyone
As always, it’s the girls who take charge of the situation. After his victory against Taylor Fritz, Jannik Sinner rushed to his box to hug the “people who have always been close to me,” referring to Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi, the coaching duo who have helped him win his second Grand Slam and who have been particularly supportive during this difficult period, but also to Anna Kalinskaya, his fellow player-girlfriend.
After a long walk through the stands, Jannik was embraced by the whole team, including agent Joseph Cohen and Alex Vittur, and then he also greeted Anna. A shy, almost embarrassed hug, then Kalinskaya took charge of the situation and planted a kiss on his lips. The kiss of victory, the first public moment of tenderness for this young couple who has gone through a tough time and perhaps has grown closer as a result.
SAFE HAVEN
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Anna Kalinskaya has become a safe haven for Jannik Sinner. The world number 1, who has always valued his privacy, made an exception since the Russian player came into his life. A story that began in spring, a youthful crush turned into a solid bond. So much so that they no longer hide. So much so that he spoke about it, with a mix of embarrassment and pride during a press conference at Roland Garros in Paris: “You know I don’t like to talk much about my private life. But yes, I’m with Anna, we prefer to keep everything very private. So I won’t say any more.” Confirmation then came from Kalinskaya, when asked about the subject: “We started talking this year, but I won’t go into details.” But it’s hard to hold back when you’re in love and have nothing to hide. The two were spotted in Paris having dinner at Langosteria in Cheval Blanc, a romantic restaurant overlooking the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. A few days earlier, the South Tyrolean was seen outside a jewelry store in Monaco, holding a Van Cleef & Arpel bag, which, coincidentally, a model from the jewelry house appeared around Anna’s neck a little later.
UNITED
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Slowly, their relationship has become more solid, and in hindsight, after learning about the very difficult months Jannik has gone through due to the Clostebol case, we appreciate even more the role of this woman, a colleague, an athlete like him who understands the dynamics and commitments of a life traveling around the globe. At Wimbledon, they used to support each other’s matches, and Jannik had consoled her when, in tears, she had to withdraw from the tournament due to a wrist problem. Then a vacation in Sardinia, in Porto Cervo, on the beach among people playing ball in the water like kids. Selfies and laughter while Jannik bore the weight of a ruling regarding the positivity case. In the first rounds in New York, however, Anna was not seen, fueling rumors of the end of their story that became louder when the player stopped following Sinner on Instagram. But no, she has always been there. Yesterday she was there, with the team, celebrating and suffering until the end. Until triumph. Until the kiss.