Valentova is ranked lower than the Russian. Kalinskaya is not entirely consistent, plagued by injuries. Furthermore, she is highly dependent on her mental balance. Despite her performance and statistics, bookmakers see Valentova as the favorite. The odds for Kalinskaya to win were 2.64.

Match Progress

Valentova served first. She won the first point. In the second game, Anna led 40-0, but Valentova managed to equalize. After six points, Tereza converted a break on the third try. But in the third game, Kalinskaya converted a return break. In the seventh game, Kalinskaya realized a second break. In the eighth game, the situation repeated itself. Kalinskaya was leading 40-0. She missed her game. Valentova converted the return. In the ninth game, Kalinskaya scored another break and went to serve for the set.

Valentova started the second set. She couldn't hold her serve. Kalinskaya secured a break, but unfortunately, she couldn't hold on to it. In the third set, Anna converted her second break, allowing her to take the set to victory. Ultimately, Kalinskaya won the match 0-2 (4-6 and 4-6). The Russian showed that not all bookmakers' favorites can win matches. In this match, experience came to the fore.

Kalinskaya advanced to the second round of the tournament. She will play fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula. Once again, the Russian will be the underdog. But is everything so clear-cut?

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