Anna Kalinskaya and Caty McNally faced a tough challenge in the Round of 16 at the **Miami Open**, ultimately falling to the qualifier duo of **Taylor Townsend and Kateřina Siniaková** in straight sets. The match, played on **Court 7**, ended with a **6-4, 6-2** victory for Townsend and Siniaková, leaving Kalinskaya and McNally disappointed as their Miami campaign came to an early close.
#### **A Difficult Match for Kalinskaya & McNally**
From the start, Kalinskaya and McNally found themselves under pressure against a well-coordinated opponent. **Townsend and Siniaková**, despite entering the tournament as qualifiers, displayed impressive chemistry and tactical awareness, making it difficult for their higher-seeded opponents to establish any rhythm.
The first set was a closely contested battle, with both teams holding their serves early on. However, Townsend and Siniaková managed to secure a crucial break at 4-4, allowing them to serve out the set at **6-4**. Kalinskaya and McNally showed flashes of brilliance but struggled to counter the aggressive net play and strong baseline consistency of their opponents.
#### **Townsend & Siniaková Dominate the Second Set**
Heading into the second set, many expected a stronger response from Kalinskaya and McNally, but Townsend and Siniaková had other plans. They broke early, taking control of the momentum and never looking back. Kalinskaya and McNally faced difficulties on their service games, and unforced errors crept into their play, making it harder to mount a comeback.
Townsend, known for her aggressive net game, and Siniaková, an experienced doubles specialist, continued to apply pressure, ultimately closing out the set **6-2** to book their spot in the quarterfinals.
#### **A Tough Exit for Kalinskaya & McNally**
For Kalinskaya and McNally, this loss is a disappointing end to their **Miami Open journey**, but there were still positives to take from their run. They had shown glimpses of strong teamwork earlier in the tournament, but against Townsend and Siniaková, they were simply outplayed.
As the doubles season continues, Kalinskaya and McNally will look to regroup and learn from this experience, hoping for stronger performances in upcoming tournaments. Meanwhile, Townsend and Siniaková advance to the next round, eager to continue their impressive run in Miami.