The clay dog Anna Kalinskaya Bella stole the reflector at 2025 Washington with an open heart celebration of the quarterfinals of its owner’s victory. On Friday, July 25, after Kalinskaya defeated Clarra Tauson 6-3, 7-5 per hour and 35 minutes, Bella went to court, raced to her, made smiles and laughter from the crowd and commentators.
The commentators described this moment as an emotional “landing”, one called Bella “clearly pleased” and the other that he could be a “happy mascot” for the Kalinskayy tournament run. The joyful scene developed 25 July 2025, Kalinskaya Day secured its place in the semifinals of the hard court WTA 500 in Washington, DC
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Anna Kalinskaya dominates Clara Tauson
In the bold match she played in difficult, humid conditions, Kalinskaya broke Tauson’s portion at the beginning of the first set and never looked back and took it 6-3. In the second set, Tauson gathered to 5-5, but Kalinskaya regained control and broke in the decisive twelfth game to close the match.
Unlimited Russian showed his mental toughness under pressure – giving large points and maintaining calm as Tauson increased its intensity. The victory served as revenge for the loss of Kalinskayy Tauson in Wimbledon in early July, where Tauson won 6-3, 7-6 by turning the tide at key moments.
Achieving the finals meant a career milestone for Kalinskaya, in 2025 emphasized its growing form and growing confidence in hard courts. Her semifinal victories created a clearing with Emma Raducan, who defeated Maria Sakkari in the second holder and prepared the stage for the finals between the two pads who threw themselves.
The victory not only added another large scalp – Clara Tauson – but also confirmed Kalinskaya as a dangerous candidate at the WTA 500 level.
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
July 26, 2025
