Washington Open 2025 women's semi -finals between Kalinskaya and Raducanu started with a balanced game, when both players serve well and played concentrated. However, the turning point came in the 9th game when the Russian tennis player got the first break to pass the lead 5-4, and then did not miss the chance to close the first set. This is also the first set that Raducanu lost at the tournament.
Sang two, the two players continued to exchange the break at the beginning of the set, but Kalinskaya once again showed the superiority of the ability to perform the ball and attack with heavy Forehand. She won an extra hinge break before the end of the match after less than 90 minutes of play. This match score is 6-4, 6-3.
With this result, Kalinskay has officially won tickets to the Washington Open 2025 final. With Kalinskaya, this is a reward for perseverance after many years of struggling with injuries and health problems, although her potential is always highly appreciated by experts.
Sharing after the match, Kalinskaya said: “This is an interesting match. It is great to be confronted with Emma. I am proud of myself for keeping the initiative and consistency with the tactics.”
Kalinskaya's opponent in the final is Leylah Fernandez-who experienced a 3-hour physical battle that lasted 3 hours 12 minutes to defeat Elena Rybakina with a score of 6-7 (2), 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3). In this talent, both players show impressive serve, with very few chances to break the serve.
Rybakina was the one who passed in the first set when showing the bravery in the tie-break series, but Fernandez did not flinch. Despite losing the break at the first game, the Canadian player still persisted in chasing and taking advantage of the opportunity when Rybakina could not close the match at 5-4. Sang Set 3, Fernandez continued to bring the opponent into a series of brain gun battle, where she showed a stubbornness to win the final and present in the first final this season.
