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Love is in the air! Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya are the new talk of the town in the tennis world. Both of them recently reached their maiden grass-court final! Can the tennis couple create a historic moment in their career by winning the titles on Super Sunday? We have to wait for a few more hours to get this answer, but before getting down to the business end of the day, Anna Kalinskaya was recently caught up in a funny interaction with Daria Kasatikina and her coach, Patricia Tarabini. Subject? Carrot Cake!

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Those who have been following Jannik Sinner over the last few years are by now well aware of the Italian’s unending love for Carrots. He even has a fan base named ‘Carota’! Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the “Carrot Cake” has now become a topic of discussion between Kalinskaya, Kasatkina, and Tarabini. During that interaction, Daria Kasatkina asked Anna Kalinskaya, “Carrot cake yes/no?” After hearing this, Kalinskaya laughed and said, “F**k You!

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Then later on, her coach, Patricia Tarabini stepped in and Kasatkina told her that she had asked Kalinskaya if she liked carrot cake or not. To this, the coach replied, “I love, we all love carrot cake.” Carrots are rich in Vitamin A, and they are extremely good for the eyes. Currently, the power couple is eyeing to keep their winning momentum run intact ahead of the Wimbledon Championships. Despite their desire to keep their private life confidential, the couple has never shied aware from showcasing their support for each other publicly.

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They have been spotted several times in the stands in the last few weeks, cheering for each other during their matches. Anna Kalinskaya recently congratulated Jannik Sinner on making it to the finals of the 2024 Halle Open. She wrote, “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.” Talking about the big pillars of support for the current world number one, how can we forget the ‘Carota’?

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They’re almost more famous than I am” – Jannik Sinner speaks on the group of six supporters

The idea of such a thing initially came to the minds of these Jannik Sinner fans when they saw him eating carrots instead of the more common banana during a changeover at a tournament in Viena in 2019. His red-orange hair color added a bit more to the creation of the ‘Carota’ i.e. the Italian word for carrot. The Carota Boys are a group of Jannik Sinner fans who travel all around the world in carrot costumes to cheer for their favorite player.

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Speaking about the group of six friends, Jannik Sinner once stated, “They’re almost more famous than I am. I got the names but I still got a little bit confused, because they have these good-looking costumes with the Carota.” He said it’s a bit “funny“, but it’s “great” to have such a dedicated fan club and he’s very much happy to see them grow. Anna Kalinskaya is one of the biggest supporters of Jannik Sinner at the moment. Will we see her teaming up with the Carota Boys in the near future? Share your thoughts on this.

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Sayantan Roy is a seasoned tennis journalist at EssentiallySports. A former competitive player, he brings a deep tactical understanding to his coverage, breaking down head-to-head records, match dynamics, and on-court strategies with precision. For more than two years, Sayantan has been a key member of the Live Events desk, delivering real-time insights and data-backed predictions for the platform’s Matchday Preview section. His analytical approach has sparked editorial debates and drawn recognition from respected tennis voices, including commentator and analyst Olly_Tennis. Combining his playing experience with a passion for insightful sports journalism, Sayantan’s work serves as a trusted reference point for tennis fans around the world.

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