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Tennis star Anna Kalinskaya celebrated her Citi D.C. Open semifinals win against Emma Raducanu with her dog, Bella, on Saturday. It was her second instance.
It wasn’t to be for Emma Raducanu at the Citi Open, with the Brit beaten in the semi-final by Anna Kalinskaya. Raducanu lost in straight sets to her Russian opponent, who progressed into the final, where she’ll meet Leylah Fernandez.
Anna Kalinskaya outclassed the UK’s Emma Raducanu 6-4, 6-3 at the Washington Open on Saturday to advance to the final, where she would face Leylah Fernandez. After a strong start from both players, Kalinskaya secured the first break to lead 5-4 and served out the opening set, handing Raducanu her first dropped set of the tournament.
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If victorious, she would set up an emotional final against either Leylah Fernandez, her championship match opponent at Flushing Meadows, or doubles teammate and third seed Rybakina. The doubles withdrawal came as little shock given Raducanu's remarks following her victory over Sakkari.