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.

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.

Emma Raducanu takes on Greek wildcard Maria Sakkari in the quarter-finals of the Washington Open today. Raducanu saw off Naomi Osaka in straight sets in the second round, having stunned seventh seed Marta Kostyuk in her opening match.

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.