The
recent tennis couple, Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya, will play the finals
of the Halle Open and Berlin Ladies Open and could both end up with titles in
the same week. This situation has already happened twice this year with the
couple Alex De Minaur and Katie Boulter, as they both won titles at the same
time.
The
incredible present of Sinner on the ATP Tour is not new after reaching his new
position in the ranking as world No. 1 at the Halle Open. The Italian has not
had an easy path, but he quickly adapted to the grass and will play his fourth
final of the season. At the same time, his girlfriend Kalinskaya will play the
second final of her career this Sunday after defeating Victoria Azarenka in the
semifinals.
Sinner and Kalinskaya follow in De Minaur and Boulter’s footsteps
There
are several prominent couples among ATP and WTA players, although not many can
boast of playing a final on the same day. The most recent couple to be revealed
is the man of the moment, 22-year-old Jannik Sinner, and 25-year-old Anna
Kalinskaya, and coincidentally both reached the final of their respective
tournaments.
They
could match what Alex De Minaur and Katie Boulter achieved twice this year. At
the beginning of March, the Australian won the title at the ATP 500 Mexican
Open, with a straight-sets victory in the final against Casper Ruud. The
25-year-old quickly traveled to the San Diego Open to watch his girlfriend
Boulter achieve the second title of her career by defeating Marta Kostyuk in
the final.
A week
ago, both started the grass-swing by being crowned champions again. The Brit
defended her 2023 title at the Nottingham Open by defeating Karolina Pliskova,
while De Minaur overcame Sebastian Korda at the Libema Open in s’Hertogenbosch.
Sinner and Kalinskaya seek titles on the same day
The
world No. 1 defeated Zhang Zhizhen in straight sets in the semifinals and will
face Hubert Hurkacz (No. 9) in the final of the Halle Open. The head-to-head is
2-2 with no previous meetings on grass, while the Pole arrives full of
confidence after defeating Alexander Zverev and aiming to repeat the 2022
crown.
Sinner will play for his 4th title in the season.
Later,
Anna Kalinskaya will take the court at the Berlin Ladies Open against the
winner of the match between Coco Gauff (No. 2) and Jessica Pegula (No. 5). In
the semifinals, she overcame Victoria Azarenka in three sets and had words for
her boyfriend Sinner once the match was over: "I’m just trying to be a
little bit as good as him... Let's see if we can watch each other tomorrow.
Congratulations to him, I’m gonna text him now. I’m so happy."
The
Americans had a tough match that was suspended in the middle of the third set
tiebreak when Pegula was leading 7-5, 6-6(3-1). The duel will resume at the
start of the German day and will determine Kalinskaya's opponent, who will seek
her first professional title after finishing as runner-up at the Dubai Duty
Free Tennis Championships against Jasmine Paolini.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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