WASHINGTON — Leylah Fernandez will be trying to win her first Women’s Tennis Association title of the season, and Anna Kalinskaya will seek the first of her career when they meet each other in the final of the hard-court D.

The 45-year-old winner of seven Grand Slam singles titles rolled to her 819th career WTA singles victory. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Emma Raducanu brought Naomi Osaka’s Washington Open campaign to an end with a performance full of confidence. Raducanu, enjoying her best form in some time, has looked sharp since crossing over from Wimbledon to the US hard courts and is now putting together a strong run on both sides of the draw.

Alex de Minaur clinches spot in Washington Open final after overcoming Corentin Moutet

Venus Williams’ return to professional tennis will not just be a one-tournament visit. She has been awarded a wild-card entry on Wednesday for next month’s Cincinnati Open.