Emma Raducanu, Washington Open and Kalinskaya
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Leylah Fernandez earned the biggest win of her career as she beat Anna Kalinskaya 6-1 6-2 in the Washington Open final on Sunday.
Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez reach the semifinals in Washington, just like at the 2021 US Open
WASHINGTON — Emma Raducanu reached the semifinals at the D.C. Open — the biggest tournament where she’s made it that far since her surprising 2021 U.S. Open title — by eliminating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 7-5 on Friday.
Kalinskaya will face Leylah Fernandez, the Canadian, in the final. Fernandez was Raducanu’s opponent at the US Open final, with the Briton defeating her 6-4 6-3 on Arthur Ashe Stadium to clinch the title. Raducanu’s next focus is on Montreal, where she faces Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the first round of the WTA 1000 event.
Frances Tiafoe is set to compete at the Canadian Open following his impressive quarter-finals run at the Washington Open. The American star dropped to World No.12 in the ATP rankings following the run.
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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has broken big-serving Ben Shelton a half-dozen times and eliminated the No. 4 seed by a 6-2, 7-5 score in the D.C. Open semifinals.
Alex De Minaur rallied from a set down and saved three match points to claim the Washington Open title with a 5-7 6-1 7-6(3) win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final of the ATP 500 event on Sunday.
Two players known for their at-times chaotic styles produced a fittingly chaotic final point at the D.C. Open.
Leylah Fernandez needed just 1 hour and 9 minutes to cruise past Anna Kalinskaya and win the Mubadala Citi DC Open title -- her first WTA 500 trophy.
Alex de Minaur overcame a 5-2 deficit in the third set to outlast Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and win the men’s singles title at the DC Open.
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The left-handed Leylah Fernandez, a 22-year-old from Canada who is ranked 36th, wrapped up a big week of tight matches with a lopsided victory against Anna Kalinskaya.