Japan Open: Kalinskaya moves into second round, to meet Dart next
The Russian won against Jule Niemeier 6-4, 6-4 in the first round on Tuesday
Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya at the WTA Guadalajara Open | © Panoramic
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Russian Anna Kalinskaya advanced to the last 16 of the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships by defeating German Jule Niemeier 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday.
Kalinskaya, ranked No 92, will face Harriet Dart for a spot in the quarter-finals.
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