Fernandez, Kalinskaya Reach Mubadala Citi DC Open Women’s Final

Leylah Fernandez and Anna Kalinskaya will face off in the final of the Mubadala Citi DC Open, each seeking significant milestones: Fernandez aims for her first WTA title of the season while Kalinskaya pursues her first career title. Fernandez, ranked 36th, secured a hard-fought semifinal win against 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in a marathon three-hour match featuring multiple tiebreaks, showcasing her resilience and strong serving. Kalinskaya, ranked 48th, advanced by defeating 2021 U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu in straight sets, maintaining aggressive play and denying a highly anticipated rematch between Raducanu and Fernandez. Both finalists are unseeded and playing some of their best tennis of the season, with Kalinskaya having defeated three consecutive top-50 opponents and not dropping a set in the tournament. This final marks Fernandez's seventh career final and Kalinskaya's third tour-level final, with Kalinskaya seeking to capture her first WTA 500 title. The matchup highlights emerging talent and competitive depth in women's tennis at the 2025 DC Open.