Anna Kalinskaya recently delivered a competitive performance against Iga Swiatek at the 2025 US Open, pushing the world No. 1 before losing 7-6(2), 6-4 in the third round[4]. Kalinskaya, who is currently the singles World No. 29 and doubles World No. 37, demonstrated her resilience and skill in a tightly contested match in New York[1]. Swiatek had to rally to overcome Kalinskaya, who challenged her with aggressive play, especially in the opening set, reflecting Kalinskaya’s ability to pressure top-ranked players[4].
Match statistics showed that Kalinskaya managed 2 aces versus Swiatek’s 4, and displayed a competitive first serve percentage of 65% compared to Swiatek’s 51%. However, errors on her second serve—11 double faults—were costly[5]. Kalinskaya saved 58% of break points and remained tenacious throughout the 1 hour 58 minute match. Her return performance and tactical approach saw her winning 50% of points on Swiatek’s second serve, highlighting areas of strength despite the ultimate defeat[5].
Anna Kalinskaya, 26, has been noted for her comeback mentality after missing six months due to injuries in 2023. In a recent interview, she attributed her return to a focus on positivity and controlling her mindset, stating, “I can be mad, but will it help me?… It’s very important what is on your mind. I’m a positive person in general. So, I just choose not to be mad anymore… The big lesson from all of this is it’s not going to last forever. I can only try to improve, even in the face of loss.”[1]
Kalinskaya continues to build her reputation as not only a solid competitor on the court, but also as a player with a strong, optimistic mindset and a willingness to learn from setbacks[1].