Jannik Sinner just proved once again why he is the World No. 1 in tennis. The 24-year-old Italian successfully defended his men’s singles title at Wimbledon 2026. He defeated the French Open champion, Alexander Zverev, in an intense four-set final on July 12, 2026 (ET). Jannik’s victory marks a historic achievement, making him only the 10th man in the Open Era to retain the Wimbledon singles crown. The career milestone brought his personal life controversy involving his ex, Anna Kalinskaya, back into the talks.
Who is Jannik Sinner’s ex-girlfriend, Anna Kalinskaya? All about her controversy with Nick Kyrgios
Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya’s relationship drew a lot of attention in the tennis world as both belong to the sports field. Anna is a high-profile Russian professional tennis player who was born on December 2, 1998, in Moscow, Russia, and is 27 years old as of July 2026. She is an established athlete on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour and has achieved significant success in both individual and doubles sphere. Anna’s highest singles ranking is world No. 11, achieved in October 2024.
Anna’s best Grand Slam performances include reaching the quarterfinals at the 2024 Australian Open and the 2026 French Open. Her other impressive achievements include her four WTA doubles titles and a peak doubles ranking of No. 37. Besides her career, Anna Kalinskaya’s past romance with Italy’s Jannik Sinner often leads her to the headlines. Even a year after their split, their controversy with fellow tennis player and her ex-boyfriend, Nick Kyrgios, is widely discussed.
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