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Ostapenko Wins 6-1, 6-2, Skips Handshake After Injury Claim

5/12/2026

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Jelena Ostapenko beat Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 6-2 at the Italian Open on May 11, 2026, and the two players did not shake hands.
Kalinskaya took an off-court medical timeout after the first set.
Ostapenko accused Kalinskaya of faking the injury, called her a “tricky” player, and said the handshake decision was Kalinskaya’s.
Ostapenko’s next match is a quarter-final against Sorana Cîrstea.

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Jelena Ostapenko beat Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 6-2 at the Italian Open on May 11, 2026, and the two players did not shake hands.
Kalinskaya took an off-court medical timeout after the first set.
Ostapenko accused Kalinskaya of faking the injury, called her a “tricky” player, and said the handshake decision was Kalinskaya’s.
Ostapenko’s next match is a quarter-final against Sorana Cîrstea.