Anna Kalinskaya's Dog Steals Spotlight After Her Quarterfinal Win In Washington Open; Video

At the Washington Open tennis tournament, Russian player Anna Kalinskaya defeated Clara Tauson from Denmark in straight sets, 6–3, 7–5, to reach the semifinals. But what happened after the match grabbed even more attention, a sweet moment that melted hearts around the world.

As soon as the match ended, Kalinskaya’s dog Bella ran onto the court to greet her. The crowd loved it, and even the commentators were full of smiles. Kalinskaya had played a solid match. She won the first set comfortably and stayed calm in the second, even when things got tight. In the end, she broke Tauson’s serve to win the match.

Bella’s surprise run onto the court was caught on camera, and the video quickly went viral on social media. Fans loved seeing a lighter, more personal moment in the middle of a serious tournament. Kalinskaya smiled, picked Bella up, and waved to the fans, a special memory for everyone watching.

This win was also extra sweet for Kalinskaya because she had lost to Tauson a few weeks earlier at Wimbledon. Now she’s in the semifinals and will face Emma Raducanu next.

'I Knew You Were...': Heckler Accuses Danielle Collins Of Racism, Removed By Security During Citi Open; Video

American tennis star Danielle Collins found herself at the center of a disturbing incident during her match against Poland’s Magda Linette at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. In what was already a high-stakes contest, tensions escalated further when a heckler repeatedly targeted Collins with inflammatory remarks during the first set.

As Collins sat on her bench during a changeover, a man from the stands began hurling provocative accusations at her. Among the most egregious comments, he shouted, “I knew you were a racist when I saw you on TV.” The statement, loud enough to draw attention from nearby spectators, clearly rattled the 2022 Australian Open finalist. Despite the mental disruption, Collins tried to stay composed and focused on the match.

Tournament officials and security quickly intervened, identifying and removing the heckler from the premises shortly after the incident. The match then resumed without further disruptions.

Despite her efforts to regroup, Collins ultimately lost the match in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4, to the experienced Linette. The loss marked a disappointing end to her campaign in Washington, but the ugly episode during the match left a more troubling imprint than the result itself.

The Mubadala Citi DC Open, known for its strong lineup and enthusiastic crowd, now faces questions about fan behavior and the measures in place to protect players from verbal harassment. As tennis continues to reckon with the need for safe and respectful environments, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges still ahead.