Uchijima Claims First WTA 125 Title at Megasaray Hotels Open

Antalya, Turkey – Moyuka Uchijima secured her first WTA 125 title on March 1, 2026, defeating Anhelina Kalinina in straight sets at the Megasaray Hotels Open. The final score was 7-5, 7-5.

Uchijima’s Path to the Final

The 24-year-classic Uchijima, currently ranked 104th in the world, navigated a challenging path to the final. She overcame K. Kawa in the first round, followed by A. Gasanova in the second. She then defeated D. Papamikhail in the quarterfinals and M. Sherif in the semifinals to reach the championship match.

Kalinina’s Return to Form

Kalinina, age 29, entered the tournament ranked 202nd after a six-month absence due to injury. Still, she demonstrated her resurgence by winning all matches leading up to the final in straight sets, including a victory in December of last year at the Limoges BLS Open.

Match Recap: A Hard-Fought Victory

The first set saw Uchijima initially break Kalinina’s serve, but Kalinina responded with a break of her own while serving for the set. Uchijima then secured another break in the 11th game, ultimately winning the set.

The second set was equally competitive, with both players exchanging breaks. Uchijima ultimately prevailed, breaking Kalinina for the fourth time in the 11th game and then holding serve to close out the match.

Match Statistics

• Break Points: Uchijima 6/11, Kalinina 4/10
• Total Points Won: Uchijima 82, Kalinina 71
• Aces: Uchijima 1, Kalinina 1
• Double Faults: Uchijima 4, Kalinina 4
• Service Points Won: Uchijima 46/80, Kalinina 37/73
• First Serve Points Won: Uchijima 30/47 (58.75%), Kalinina 25/52 (71.23%)
• Second Serve Points Won: Uchijima 16/33 (48.49%), Kalinina 17/33 (57.14%)

Uchijima’s victory marks a significant milestone in her career, securing her first title at the WTA 125 level. This win is expected to boost her ranking and momentum as she continues her season.