"I Love Playing with the Boys and Rivaling Them," Kalinskaya Reveals

Kalinskaya Opens Up on Daily Training Routine and Grand Slam Goals

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Arthur Millot

le 13/02/2026 à 15h20

1 min to read

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Anna Kalinskaya has opened up about how she likes to train on a daily basis.

Interviewed by Championnat media, the 27-year-old player said:

"I like being with my team to ensure maximum privacy. I trained with Caty McNally once and we had an excellent session together.

Not only did we play and joke around, but we also did some exercises, even though I admit it felt strange.

I love playing with the boys and rivaling them, even though my coach constantly tells me to calm down in those situations.

I get a bit angry because I can't beat them, of course. Ultimately, they're on another level, like when Aryna Sabalenka faced Nick Kyrgios. It's very hard to compete."

"I've Never Dreamed of Winning a Grand Slam"

Finally, the Russian revealed her goals for the rest of her career.

"The truth is, I've never dreamed of winning a Grand Slam; I focus more on the present moment.

Traveling abroad was already something fantastic—it's one of the best things about being a tennis player.

The opportunity it gives you to travel and discover new places.

But now that I know my potential better and how to progress, I see winning a Grand Slam as possible, even if it's hard to achieve."