Oliynykova and Kalinina Advance to Antalya WTA 125 Semifinals Ukrainian tennis players Oleksandra Oliynykova and Angelina Kalinina secured their places in the semifinals of the WTA 125 tournament in Antalya, which offers a total prize fund of $115,000. Oliynykova, ranked 73rd in the world, overcame a challenging quarterfinal match against Spanish player Guiomar Maristán Suleta de Reales, who was ranked 171st. The match, which lasted nearly two and a half hours, saw Oliynykova prevail with a score of 1-6, 6-0, 7-5. In the semifinals, she will face Japanese No. 3 seed Moya Uchidzima, who is ranked 77th. Kalinina, ranked 189th, also advanced to the semifinals after a two-set victory over Hungarian player Panna Udvardy, who was ranked 95th. The match, which lasted 2.5 hours, concluded with a score of 7-6(7-3), 7-5. Kalinina’s semifinal opponent will be the winner of the clash between Polish player Katarzyna Kawa (ranked 146th) and Slovenian Tamara Zidanšek (ranked 148th). Oliynykova’s path to the semifinals highlighted her resilience, as she overcame a difficult first set before dominating the second and third sets. Her aggressive baseline play and consistent serving were key to her victory. Kalinina, meanwhile, demonstrated her ability to adapt under pressure, securing a crucial win against a higher-ranked opponent. Both players now aim to progress further in the tournament, with the semifinals representing a significant step toward potential titles. The tournament has also seen other notable performances, including Elina Svitolina’s advancement to the semifinals of the WTA 1000 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Svitolina, a top-ranked player, secured her place after a tough quarterfinal victory, continuing her bid for the title in Dubai.#oleksandra_olinykova #angelina_kalinina #wta_125 #antalya #moya_uchidzima
