Anna Kalinskaya defeated Emma Raducanu 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the final at the Washington Open. Raducanu experienced her first dropped set of the tournament. Both players had strong starts, with early breaks exchanged in the second set, but Kalinskaya gained a decisive advantage. Leylah Fernandez, after defeating Elena Rybakina in a three-set match, also reached the final. Kalinskaya expressed excitement for the match against Fernandez, acknowledging her opponent's fighting spirit and past encounters.
Kalinskaya denied fans a rematch of the 2021 US Open final between Raducanu and Fernandez, aiming to capture her first WTA 500 title in the final.
Kalinskaya stated, "I'm proud of myself. I stayed aggressive and stuck to my plan. Fernandez is such a fighter and never gives up."
Fernandez came from a set down to defeat third seed Elena Rybakina in a marathon battle marked by dominant serving and tight tiebreaks.
In the final set, Fernandez grew in confidence and ultimately took control of the match, reflecting her ability to fight back after dropping the first set.
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