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Russian tennis star Anna Kalinskaya defeated Emma Raducanu in the Citi DC Open on Saturday, and a well -known face joined her on the field to celebrate the victory.
Kalinskaya’s dog, a tax named Bella, ran on the field. It was the second time the dog had come to the harsh court. Kalinskaya celebrated with Bella after a win over Clara Tauson on Friday night.
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July 26, 2025; Washington, DC: Anna Kalinskaya greets her dog Bella on the field after her match against Emma Raducanu (GBR) (not depicted) in a woman’s singles semi -final on day six of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. (GEOFF BURKE-FORIVED PICTURES)
July 25, 2025; Washington, DC: Anna Kalinskaya’s dog Bella runs on the field after the game against Clara Tauson (the) (not depicted) in a woman’s singles quarterfinals in Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. (GEOFF BURKE-FORIVED PICTURES)
The happy dog was seen getting a little rambunctious as it ran to Kalinskaya. Tennis Pro then held his dog up to the crowd for a round of applause from those still in the stadium.
Kalinskaya takes on Leylah Fernandez in the final on Sunday. She defeated Raducanu, 6-4, 6-3 and topped Tauson 6-3, 7-5, on her way to Fernandez-Matchup. Fernandez beat Elena Rybakina in the semis, and Taylor Townsend in the quarterfinals.
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Kalinskaya is ranked like 48. In the Women’s Tennis Association placements where her highest brand is 11 in the world. She has a single title under her belt and is 307-189 in career single matches.
July 26, 2025; Washington, DC: Anna Kalinskaya squeezes her dog Bella on the field after her match against Emma Raducanu (GBR) (not depicted) in a woman’s singles semi -final on day six of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. (GEOFF BURKE-FORIVED PICTURES)
Tauson removed Kalinskaya in the round of 64 on Wimbledon earlier this month. She lost in the first round of the French Open Back May to Marie Bouzkova.
