Anna Kalinskaya‘s 2025 season has been anything but smooth. After withdrawing from the first round of the Australian Open due to health issues, she has yet to claim a title this year. Fans are left wondering about her form and fitness, especially after her promising end to the 2024 season. Now, she’s facing challenges at the Singapore Open against Caroline Dolehide.
Kalinskaya started strong, taking the first set 6-4. However, things took a turn for the worse in the second set. Frustration boiled over when she hit the net on set point and smashed the ball into the stands before leaving the court. An X user reported, “Code violation warning: Unsportsmanlike Conduct for Anna Kalinskaya as she loses the second set 4-6 from being up 4-2.” This moment clearly signaled a troubling turn in her match.
Code violation warning : Unsportsmanlike Conduct for Anna Kalisnkaya as she loses the second set 4-6 from being up 4-2.
She smashed the ball in to the stands after hitting the net on set point down.
She goes off court.
Kalinskaya – Dolehide 6-4, 4-6. pic.twitter.com/KMAKJwk0yj
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After her outburst, Kalinskaya reportedly took a medical time-out, which explained her absence from the court. However, she returned to the match with renewed energy. Coming into the third set, she picked up the pace and won it decisively with a deep backhand that sealed her victory at 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. What a comeback from Kalinskaya!
With this win, the Russian advances to the round of 16 at the Singapore Open, a significant improvement from her early exits at the Brisbane International and Adelaide International, where she was eliminated in the first round of both tournaments. Could her beau’s recent win at the Australian Open be pushing her to do better?
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