Tennis Stars Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya Spark Breakup Rumors

MELBOURNE, Australia — Tennis stars Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya, one of the sport’s most talked-about couples, are at the center of breakup rumors as of early 2025. The pair, who have kept their relationship largely private, have sparked speculation after recent reports suggested they may be taking a break.

Sinner, 23, the current World No. 1 on the ATP Tour, and Kalinskaya, 26, ranked No. 16 on the WTA Tour, have been a fan-favorite duo since their relationship became public. However, their decision to unfollow each other on social media and Sinner’s cryptic comments in a November 2024 interview have fueled rumors of a split.

“Whether or not I am with a girl will never be known on social media, because I want to keep my private life private,” Sinner said in the interview. “I don’t need to post a photo to show whether I’m engaged. I never posted pictures with my parents, maybe one with my brother.”

Kalinskaya, who previously dated Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios, has also remained tight-lipped about her relationship with Sinner. The Russian player withdrew from the Australian Open in January 2025 before her opening match, adding to the speculation. Fans have speculated whether the withdrawal was related to personal issues or a potential breakup.

Despite the rumors, both players have continued to excel on the court. Sinner is set to defend his title in the Australian Open final against a German opponent on Sunday, January 26, at 8:30 a.m. UK time. Kalinskaya, meanwhile, has been focusing on her own career, though her absence from the tournament has raised eyebrows.

Kalinskaya has previously addressed her approach to relationships, stating that she values privacy. In a past interview, she revealed that she has received attention from athletes outside of tennis, including football players, but has chosen not to engage. “I don’t know, probably some football player. So I’m not gonna… I don’t know, too many football players. So, I didn’t reply,” she said.

As the tennis world watches Sinner’s performance in the Australian Open final, fans remain divided over the status of his relationship with Kalinskaya. Whether the couple is simply keeping their relationship private or has indeed parted ways remains unclear.