Russian tennis player Anna Kalinskaya has found herself at the center of a social media storm after speaking out in defense of her boyfriend, Jannik Sinner. The Italian tennis star was recently handed a three-month ban from tennis after testing positive for a banned substance.
Kalinskaya, 23, had given an interview to a Russian sports website, in which she vehemently defended Sinner’s innocence and claimed that the doping allegations were “unfair.” However, her comments have sparked outrage among tennis fans and pundits, who have accused her of being “tone-deaf” and “disrespectful” to the sport.
Many have taken to social media to express their disappointment and frustration with Kalinskaya’s comments, with some even calling for her to be penalized for her remarks. “How can she defend someone who has been found guilty of doping?” wrote one Twitter user. “It’s unacceptable and shows a lack of respect for the sport.”
Others have criticized Kalinskaya for being “selfish” and “ignoring” the severity of Sinner’s actions. “She’s more concerned with protecting her boyfriend’s reputation than with upholding the integrity of the sport,” wrote another Twitter user.
Kalinskaya has yet to respond to the backlash, but her comments have undoubtedly sparked a heated debate within the tennis community. As the sport continues to grapple with the issue of doping, Kalinskaya’s remarks serve as a reminder of the importance of accountability and respect for the rules.
