SUMMARY
- Anna Kalinskaya interrupted Andrey Rublev's interview in Dubai.
- Given their interaction, fans think there could be something between them.
Anna Kalinskaya is the newest sensation on the block. The Russian star has been in spectacular form this year, which has piqued the curiosity of fans. Kalinskaya recently competed at the Dubai Tennis Championships, and she had a chance encounter with her compatriot, Andrey Rublev.
Kalinskaya left her mark on the courts following her quarterfinal run at the Australian Open earlier this year. Anna enjoyed a remarkable run in Dubai this year. She knocked out three of the top ten players, including world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, leading to her frustration. In doing so, she set up a summit clash with Jasmine Paolini over the silverware.
However, before she played in the finals, she got to meet Rublev in the middle of an interview. The ATP star is also in Dubai for the men’s tournament, and the two hit off immediately.
“I need some secrets from Andrey Rublev” 😅
Anna Kalinskaya joined @AndreyRublev97’s interview ahead of her final today to get some advice from the former #DDFTennis champion. pic.twitter.com/FnnEYvQXxO
— Dubai Tennis Champs (@DDFTennis) February 24, 2024
Andrey was shooting when he caught sight of her. She asked him to share some of his trade secrets with her, but Andrey told her he had no secrets to tell her. He went on to mock-whisper in her ears before Kalinskaya walked off.
The clip of this entire exchange surfaced on social media recently. Fans loved the interaction, but some users think there might be something brewing if their comments are anything to go by. “He is just flirting with her,” wrote one. “I want them to be a couple,” wrote another. Here are a few reactions to the clip.
I want them to be a couple https://t.co/Ymf4IjrKAc
— 🇺🇦🇮🇱 Steven Walk (@realStevenWalk) February 24, 2024
They have so much chemistry https://t.co/s9VP6syUak
— Sony_XtJohn..🌸 (@prashanthisony) February 24, 2024
He is just flirting with her 😂…
— tommy chung (@tchunglc) February 24, 2024
Anna Kalinskaya’s personal life is a subject of interest for many. Andrey Rublev will hope to add a few titles to his name during the Middle East swing. As for Anna, she sure left an impression on the court this season.
Jasmine Paolini vs. Anna Kalinskaya final clash
Dubai saw a new WTA 1000 winner on February 24. Kalinskaya and Paolini faced off in the finals of the Dubai Championships, and the Italian walked away with the trophy.
Paolini and Kalinskaya were evenly matched throughout the game, but Jasmine won the biggest title of her career. She was down one set against Anna, but clawed her way back to clinch the title 4-6, 7-5, 7-5.
Never say die 🏆
Jasmine Paolini claims her maiden WTA 1000 title against Kalinskaya 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 after coming from 3-5 down in the third!#DDFTennis pic.twitter.com/womQ9IprjG
— wta (@WTA) February 24, 2024
Regardless of the result, Anna Kalinskaya has won over fans with her fearless brand of tennis. Kalinskaya may not have gotten her desired result, but she will try to continue her form as the season progresses.