Clinical Rybakina Marches Into US Open Third Round
The second seed overpowered Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in just over an hour and will face Yuliia Starodubtseva next.
- Second-Seeded Elena Rybakina defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday at Louis Armstrong Stadium, advancing to the U.S. Open third round.
- Rybakina entered the tournament facing fitness doubts after retiring from the Cincinnati Open due to a left heel injury clouding her prospects.
- The Kazakh dominated with heavy groundstrokes and big serves, racing to a 3-0 lead and closing the opening set in just half an hour.
- "I'm super glad, super happy to be here," Rybakina said, adding she was "very proud" of her play despite what she called "imperfect preparation."
- Rybakina will face Ukrainian Yuliia Starodubtseva in the third round, seeking revenge after Starodubtseva stunned her at Roland Garros this year and just beat 32nd seed Maria Sakkari.
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US Open: Rybakina, Gauff punch ticket to womens singles third round - The Tribune
Rybakina broke twice in the first set, winning it 6-2 and was leading 5-2 in the second set before she faced a hiccup. Jessico broke while Rybakina was serving at 5-3, but the Kazakhstan star held her nerves, producing a break of her own in the third game, completing a 6-2, 6-4 victory in 1 hour, 8 minutes.
US Open: Rybakina, Gauff punch ticket to women's singles third round
Rybakina broke twice in the first set, winning it 6-2 and was leading 5-2 in the second set before she faced a hiccup. Jessico broke while Rybakina was serving at 5-3, but the Kazakhstan star held her nerves, producing a break of her own in the third game, completing a 6-2, 6-4 victory in 1 hour, 8 minutes.
Elena Rybakina advances to US Open third round
NEW YORK–Second-seeded Elena Rybakina advanced to the third round of the US Open Thursday, seeing off Spaniard Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-2, 6-4. The Kazakh dominated most of the match with heavy, deep ground strokes and big serves that the Spanish baseliner struggled to handle. Rybakina moved well and did not show effects of a left
Rybakina keeps World No 1 dream alive at US Open
World number two Elena Rybakina defeated Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-2 6-4 to progress to the third round of the U.S. Open. Rybakina, aiming for a third Grand Slam title and the top WTA ranking, showcased a dominant performance despite a late service break. She expressed happiness with her win and her recovery from fitness doubts, setting up a clash with Yuliia Starodubtseva.
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