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Kalinskaya Withdraws from Berlin Tennis Tournament Due to Injury
Russian tennis player Anna Kalinskaya withdrew from her first-round match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina at the Berlin Tennis Open due to an injury sustained during play. Svitolina advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-1, 4-1 victory.
Quick Facts
Who
Anna Kalinskaya
What
Kalinskaya withdrew from first-round match
When
June 16, 2026
Where
Berlin
- Kalinskaya withdrew from first-round match
- Medical timeout called at 1-6, 1-4
- Consultation with physiotherapist
- Svitolina advances to quarterfinals
- Svitolina to face Eva Lys in quarterfinals
Russian tennis player Anna Kalinskaya has withdrawn from the WTA 500 Berlin Tennis Open after sustaining an injury during her first-round match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina. Playing on grass courts, Kalinskaya called a medical timeout while trailing 1-6, 1-4 and decided not to continue after consulting with her physiotherapist. The tournament, officially known as the VANDA Pharmaceuticals Berlin Tennis Open, features a prize fund exceeding 1.2 million euros. Svitolina, seeded sixth in the competition, advances to the quarterfinals where she will face Germany's Eva Lys. The match outcome was recorded as 6-1, 4-1 in Svitolina's favor due to Kalinskaya's withdrawal.
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Why This Matters
Kalinskaya's withdrawal highlights the physical toll of professional tennis on grass courts, a notoriously demanding surface. For tennis fans and fantasy sports players, injury retirements directly impact tournament brackets and player rankings, while the incident underscores the importance of medical protocols in preventing long-term damage to athletes.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 16, 2026
WireAnna Kalinskaya withdraws from first-round match against Elina Svitolina at Berlin Tennis Open due to injury
Jun 16, 2026
WireMatch result reported: Svitolina defeats Kalinskaya 6-1, 4-1 (retirement)