India, Aug. 31 -- Anna Kalinskaya burst out in tears after her defeat to Iga Swiatek in Round 3 of the ongoing 2025 US Open. The Polish star won in straight sets, clinching a 7(7)-6(2), 6-4 victory. Despite winning in straight sets, it wasn't an easy win as Kalinskaya had a huge 5-1 lead in the first set, but lost four set points as Swiatek staged a fightback.

Then in the second set, Swiatek was invincible as she cruised to victory. The loss shellshocked Kalinskaya, as at one point, she had a comfortable lead. She was seen crying in the tunnel, on her way back to the changing rooms.

Consoling her opponent, Swiatek said, "Honestly, Anna was playing great."

"She was playing all these risky balls in like she once did against me in Dubai. ...