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Unseeded Fernandez and Kalinskaya Reach DC Open Final

Securing upset wins in grueling semis, the two unseeded players will vie for the WTA 500 trophy on Sunday.

Jul 26, 2025; Washington, D.C., USA; Anna Kalinskaya (L) hugs Emma Raducanu (GBR)(R) at the net after their women's singles semi-final on day six of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Jul 26, 2025; Washington, D.C., USA; Anna Kalinskaya plays with her dog Bella on the court after her match against Emma Raducanu (GBR)(not pictured) in a women's singles semi-final on day six of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Jul 26, 2025; Washington, D.C., USA; Anna Kalinskaya celebrates after match point against Emma Raducanu (GBR)(not pictured) in a women's singles semi-final on day six of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Leylah Fernandez rallied from a set down to defeat third seed Elena Rybakina 6-7(2), 7-6(7), 7-6(7) in a three-hour, 12-minute semifinal.
  • Anna Kalinskaya ousted Emma Raducanu 6-4, 6-3 to book her spot in the championship match and seek her first WTA title.
  • Both finalists advanced without a seed—Fernandez is ranked 36th and Kalinskaya 48th after toppling higher-ranked opponents.
  • Fernandez’s surge in Washington follows earlier upsets of top seed Jessica Pegula and former doubles partner Taylor Townsend to reach her first semifinal of 2025.
  • Sunday’s final at the Mubadala Citi DC Open serves as a key tune-up for both players ahead of the National Bank Open and the US Open series.