Rating adjusted by Anna Kalinska.
Anna Kalinskaya, the Russian tennis player, has been making waves in the tennis world, climbing up the WTA rankings after a strong performance at the Cincinnati Open. As of August 25, 2025, Kalinskaya is ranked 22nd in the WTA singles rankings [1][3].
Kalinskaya's recent form has been impressive, having improved her ranking from around 31st place earlier in the season to the top 25. This impressive run began with a finals appearance at the WTA 500 Citi DC Open, where she lost to Leylah Fernandez, and continued with a significant doubles title at the 2025 Madrid Open [2].
In the Cincinnati Open, Kalinskaya faced defending Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek in the quarterfinals. Despite having a positive head-to-head record against Świątek, having beaten her in straight sets in the semifinals of last year's Dubai tournament, Kalinskaya lost the match - 6:3, 6:4 [4]. However, this result benefited Russian Karen Khachanov, who is close to returning to the top 10 of the ATP rankings.
Kalinskaya's run in the Cincinnati Open saw her win 9 out of her last 12 matches in the past three tournaments [4]. This consistent performance has given her hope of returning to the top 30 and potentially moving beyond it. Her trajectory suggests potential to reclaim and surpass her previous career-high rankings [1][2][4].
Meanwhile, the women's singles competition in the Cincinnati Open is set to reach its most exciting phase, with Kalinskaya's rivalry with Świątek, and possibly American Coco Gauff, set to be a highlight of the tournament [5].
References:
[1] WTA Rankings: https://www.wtatennis.com/rankings
[2] Anna Kalinskaya Bio: https://www.wtatennis.com/player/anna-kalinskaya
[3] ATP Rankings: https://www.atptour.com/en/rankings
[4] ESPN: Anna Kalinskaya loses to Iga Świątek in Cincinnati Open quarterfinals: https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/36092322/anna-kalinskaya-loses-iga-swiatek-cincinnati-open-quarterfinals
[5] BBC Sport: Iga Świątek eyes world No. 1 ranking as Cincinnati Open begins: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/62662563
Sports have seen a resurgence in Anna Kalinskaya's tennis career, as she's now ranked 22nd in the WTA rankings. With her recent remarkable form in the sport, she's aiming to surpass her former career-high rankings.
