Anna Kalinskaya
Anna Kalinskaya is a Russian professional tennis player who has established herself inside the world’s top 15, with a clean, aggressive hard-court game and a knack for upsetting the game’s biggest names. Her breakthrough run to the 2024 Dubai final — beating multiple Grand Slam champions along the way — and a maiden Grand Slam quarter-final at the 2024 Australian Open confirmed her arrival among the WTA’s leading players.
Player Profile
| Full name | Anna Kalinskaya |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 December 1998 |
| Birthplace | Moscow, Russia |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Height | 5ft 11in / 180cm |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Turned pro | 2014 |
| Highest ranking | World No. 11 |
| Grand Slam titles | 0 |
Career Form & Notable Results
| US Open 2026 | Second round: beat Anna Blinkova 6-4, 6-3, meets Xinyu Wang next |
|---|---|
| Dubai 2024 | Runner-upbeat Ostapenko, Gauff and world No. 1 Świątek en route |
| Berlin 2024 | Runner-upWTA 500 final on grass |
| Australian Open 2024 | Quarter-final — maiden Grand Slam quarter-final |
Playing Style & Strengths
Kalinskaya is an aggressive baseliner whose game is built for hard courts. She strikes both wings cleanly and flat, taking the ball early to rush opponents and shorten rallies, and her two-handed backhand is a particularly reliable point-ending shot. At 180cm she serves with good use and pace, giving her free points and short balls she can attack.
Her best wins have come when she dictates from the back of the court and keeps the points on her terms. On her day she can out-hit and out-steady top-five opponents, as her Dubai run showed; the challenge across a full season is sustaining that level and staying healthy enough to string deep runs together at the majors.
Kalinskaya Betting Tips & Predictions
Kalinskaya is a live underdog play, particularly on hard courts, where her flat, aggressive hitting can trouble higher-ranked opponents, as her wins over top-five names underline. She is best backed in match markets when she is in rhythm and the conditions are quick; her outright value comes at events where the draw opens up and her ball-striking can carry her past several rounds.
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