Anna Kalinskaya Advances to Round of 16 at Ningbo Open

The Russian tennis player Anna Kalinskaya emerged victorious in a challenging match at the WTA Ningbo tournament. In a closely contested encounter, Kalinskaya managed to recover from a set down to defeat Australian player Priscilla Hon, who entered the tournament as a lucky loser. The match concluded with scores of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, showcasing Kalinskaya’s resilience and determination on the court.

The match took place at the Yinzhou Tennis Center, where inclement weather had disrupted the schedule. Despite a shaky start where Kalinskaya lost the first set, she managed to regain control and secure her place in the round of 16. Her performance in Ningbo follows a win against Sara Errani, which advanced her to this stage of the tournament.

Kalinskaya’s victory adds her to the list of players advancing to the next round, where she will face the winner of the match between China’s Yue Yuan and Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic. Their match was interrupted due to rain, with Yue Yuan currently leading 6-4 in the first set. This match is expected to resume once weather conditions permit.

Kalinskaya, ranked 12th in the world and seeded 7th at the Ningbo Open, continues to demonstrate her capabilities in overcoming setbacks. Her upcoming opponent will only be determined following the completion of the Yuan-Tomljanovic match, making her next encounter an anticipated event at the tournament.

Other results from the first round matches at the Ningbo Open, held on the hard courts of Yinzhou Tennis Center and with prize money totaling USD 922,573, are to follow as the tournament progresses despite weather-related delays.