Tag: Elena Rybakina

Australian Open: Elena Rybakina upsets World No. 1 Iga Swiatek to enter quarterfinals

 In a fourth-round showdown No.22 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan upset World No.1 Iga Swiatek of Poland to make her first Australian Open quarterfinal here at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday.

January 22, 2023

Elena Rybakina beats Ons Jabeur to clinch maiden Wimbledon title

Rybakina won the second set 6-2 after breaking Ons Jabeur twice. After winning the first set 6-3, Jabeur faltered in the second as Rybakina took control.

July 9, 2022

Wimbledon 2022: Jabeur, Rybakina to meet in final of contrasting styles

It is a classic clash of the two distinct styles -- Rybakina, at 6-feet-0, hits the ball hard, with tempo and timing. Jabeur is shorter but is a magician with the racquet, routinely making unbelievable shots with power and precision.

July 9, 2022

Wimbledon 2022: Rybakina topples Halep to reach first Grand Slam final

The 23-year-old Rybakina's power game has pulled her through the 2022 Wimbledon Championships final. She blasted her way to victory in just 1 hour and 15 minutes, handing Halep her first loss at Wimbledon since 2018.

July 8, 2022