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Tennis, WTA – Megasaray Hotels Open 1 2026: Uchijima wins the trophy against Kalinina
Moyuka Uchijima punctuated a dominant week in Turkey by defeating Anhelina Kalinina 7-5, 7-5 on Sunday
Moyuka Uchijima punctuated a dominant week in Turkey by defeating Anhelina Kalinina 7-5, 7-5 on Sunday, capturing the Megasaray Hotels Open 1 trophy and securing her status as one of the most in-form players on the WTA 125 circuit.
The victory serves as a definitive breakthrough for the 24-year-old Japanese standout. Ranked No. 104 entering the tournament, the third-seeded Uchijima showcased remarkable consistency and mental fortitude throughout the competition.
Her path to the final was highlighted by a grueling three-hour semifinal comeback against the physical Mayar Sherif, where she overcame a set and a break deficit. Prior to that marathon, she had been clinical, dismissing Despina Papamichail, Anastasia Gasanova, and Katarzyna Kawa all in straight sets.
Kalinina advances to second round in Antalya after three-set win
Ukrainian tennis player Anhelina Kalinina advanced to the second round of the WTA 125 tournament in Antalya, Turkey, where the prize money is $115,000.
Kalinina, who is ranked 189th in the world, defeated Ekaterine Gorgodze of Georgia (ranked 158) in three sets, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. The match lasted 2 hours and 35 minutes.
In the next round, Kalinina will face the winner of the match between Dominika Salková of the Czech Republic (ranked 131) and Elina Avanesyan of Armenia (ranked 328).
This result allows the Ukrainian tennis player to continue her run in Antalya and move further in the tournament draw.
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Kalinina finishes runner up at Antalya WTA 125
Angelina Kalinina failed to win the title at the WTA 125 tournament in Antalya, which had a prize fund of $115,000.
In the final, the Ukrainian, ranked No. 202 in the world, was defeated by the Japanese player Moyutsi Uchidzimi, who is currently ranked No. 104, with a score of 5-7, 5-7. The match lasted exactly two hours.
This was Kalinina’s third final at WTA 125 tournaments, where she was vying for her third title.
For her performance in Antalya, the Ukrainian will receive $8,400 in prize money and 81 ranking points, which will allow her to return to the world’s Top 200 ranking.
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