Kalinskaya's Medical Timeout Sparks Controversy

During the third round of the 2026 French Open, Anna Kalinskaya's use of a medical timeout, citing heat illness, drew significant criticism. After losing the first set and trailing in the second against Camila Osorio, Kalinskaya called for a medical timeout. This decision led to a contentious atmosphere, with Osorio reportedly offering a reluctant handshake and fans accusing Kalinskaya of employing unsportsmanlike tactics to disrupt her opponent's momentum.

Kalinskaya, however, defended her actions, explaining that she experienced increasing heat and declining energy levels from the end of the first set. She mentioned that a bathroom break provided little relief, compelling her to seek medical attention. Kalinskaya stated that she gradually recovered after the treatment and cooling measures, allowing her to perform better in the third set. This situation follows a prior incident at the Italian Open where Jelena Ostapenko also refused to shake hands with Kalinskaya.