Elena Rivakina (Kazakhstan) won her second title of the year by withdrawing from Angelina Kalinina (Ukraine) 6-4 1-0 in the final of the Italian Open. Kalinina withdrew due to an injury to her left thigh.
“I’m so happy to have won the title,” Rivakina said in a post-match press conference, adding, “I didn’t want the match to end like this.”
She said, “Anhelina had a tough fight. She is really happy with her progress and hopes she can continue like this. It’s a pity that she didn’t finish the fight. I hope she isn’t seriously injured and that she can recover quickly. hope.”
Rivakina, her former Wimbledon champion, is expected to move up to No. 4 in the world rankings as she captures her fifth singles title of her personal career. Her teeth are her first top 5 entry.
She is the first player to win two WTA 1000 titles (Indian Wells and Rome) this year, while she has a record of 19 wins and 2 losses in WTA 1000 events this year.
The only players to have reached the finals at the Australian Open, Indian Wells, Miami and Roma all in the same season were Monica Seles in 1991 and Maria Sharapova and Rivakina in 2012 in the Open Era.
Rivakina has won 28 matches on her tour this year and is tied for second with world number one Iga Sibiong Tech. World No. 2 and Australian Open champion Arina Sabalenka holds her record for most wins this year with 29. 토스카지노
Kalinina said she couldn’t step on her left leg in the second set. Physio came onto the court, but could not play anymore due to injury. “I feel like I’ve reached my physical limit today. I’m proud of my fighting spirit over the past two weeks. I fought well in any situation, in any weather conditions and in any opponent,” said Kalinina.