Kalinina Finishes Runner Up at Antalya WTA 125 Russian tennis player Varvara Kalinina has finished runner up at the Antalya WTA 125 tournament, held in Turkey. The 25-year-old faced off against top-seeded Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko in the final and put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short, losing 6-4, 7-5. Kalinina's performance was impressive throughout the tournament, as she navigated through the draw without dropping a set. Her best win came in the semifinals against fifth-seeded Kazakhstani player Yulia Putintseva, whom she defeated in straight sets. In the final, Kalinina showed no signs of nerves despite being the underdog going into the match. She broke Tsurenko's serve twice in the first set but was unable to convert any of her own break points. The Ukrainian player pulled ahead with a crucial hold to love and then served out the set. The second set saw Kalinina push Tsurenko harder, breaking her serve once again. However, she was unable to consolidate the break and Tsurenko's experience told as she took advantage of Kalinina's lapses in concentration to win the final four games and take the title. Despite the defeat, Kalinina can take heart from a successful week that saw her climb 15 places in the WTA rankings. She will look to build on this momentum going into the next tournament, where she hopes to go one better and claim the top prize.#Varvara_Kalinina #Antalya_WTA_125 #Lesia_Tsurenko #Yulia_Putintseva #Turkey
