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In a gritty match played under difficult, humid conditions, Kalinskaya broke Tauson's serve early in the first set and never looked back, taking it 6-3. In the second set, Tauson rallied to level at 5-5, but Kalinskaya regained control, breaking serve in the decisive twelfth game to close out the match.The unseeded Russian showcased her mental toughness under pressure - delivering on big points and maintaining composure as Tauson raised her intensity. The win served as revenge for Kalinskaya's loss to Tauson at Wimbledon earlier in July, where Tauson had prevailed 6-3, 7-6 by turning the tide in key moments.Reaching the final marked a career milestone for Kalinskaya, highlighting her rising form in 2025 and growing confidence on hard courts. Her semifinal victory set up a showdown with Emma Raducanu, who had defeated Maria Sakkari in the other bracket, setting the stage for a final between two underdogs who had surged through the draw.The victory not only added another big scalp—Clara Tauson—but also confirmed Kalinskaya as a dangerous contender at the WTA 500 level.- EndsMust Watch
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