Elena Rybakina

2023 - 3 - 26

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Rybakina rallies past Badosa, Potapova upsets Gauff in Miami Open (INQUIRER.net)

Elena Rybakina kept her “Sunshine Double” hopes alive as she battled from the brink to beat Paula Badosa in the Miami Open third round on Saturday, ...

Up 5-2 in the first set, it looked as though it might be an easy day for Potapova. “I was trying to push more on the serve and started to move better on the court. “It didn’t start well in the first set but in the end I just found some energy,” Rybakina said. “He made me work for it.” Overall, I played well. But it was just a few mistakes here and there.

Gauff loses out to Potapova power, Rybakina rallies (ABS-CBN News)

American Coco Gauff was knocked out of the Miami Open on Saturday after an intense three-set battle with Anastasia Potapova.

I was trying to focus on every point because the first set didn't go my way, but it was just a few mistakes here and there. I really think it was a combination of Anastasia playing well and me not stepping into the court when I needed to in certain moments," she said. Rybakina rallied from a set down to sink Badosa 3-6, 7-5, 6-3. "I felt like I just didn't play how I wanted to today. Overall, I played well," she said. That proved to the momentum swing in the contest as Rybakina held serve and then broke the Spaniard to see out the set and she was in full charge of the third set.

WTA Miami: Coco Gauff sent packing, Elena Rybakina advances (Planet Sport)

Russian Anastasia Potapova came from behind to knock out sixth seed Coco Gauff, while Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula advanced at the Miami Open.

I'm really surprised that I could stay at the same level until the end." Physically I feel like I wasn't at my best today. "I'm really happy to be in the fourth round for the first time.

Miami Open: Elena Rybakina rallies past Paula Badosa to reach R16 (ThePrint)

Miami [US], March 26 (ANI): World No.7 Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to defeat former No.2 Paula Badosa 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the third round of the ...

But in the early going of the second set, Rybakina gradually changed the pace. In the opening frame, Rybakina used her second serve to win only 22% (4 of 18) of the time. In the first set, Badosa took advantage of her second serve to break her serve four times.

Elena Rybakina reveals tactic used to save match points against ... (Tennis World)

Elena Rybakina revealed she approached Paula Badosa's match point as any other point and that worked well for her. On Saturday night in Miami, 10th-seeded ...

After saving a match point, Rybakina broke Badosa for a 6-5 lead and served out for the second set in the following game. After blowing two early breaks, Badosa broke Rybakina again in the seventh and ninth games to seal the first set. I think I found my rhythm after I saved a match point. On Saturday night in Miami, 10th-seeded Rybakina saved a match point en route to beating Badosa 3-6 7-5 6-3 in the Miami third round. "Well, I was trying not to think that it's a match point, just try to fight every point. I think in the first set, I was playing not so bad, it was just some moments here and there and it didn't go my way.

Miami Open 2023: Elena Rybakina grinds past Paula Badosa to ... (InsideSport)

Miami Open 2023: Elena Rybakina keeps her Sunshine Double hopes alive as she beats Paul Badosa, while Anastasia Potapova upsets Coco Gauff in 3 sets.

Miami | More shocks as Pegula and Rybakina progress into Last 16 ... (Tennis Threads)

Shocks continued at the Miami Open Presented by Itaú on Saturday, with the elimination of Coco Gauff, Beatrice Haddad Maia and Victoria Azarenka, ...

“It didn’t start well in the first set but, in the end, I just found some energy,” Rybakina said. “You always really have to go for the ball. “I’m really happy today to win,” she said. “Then [Collins] definitely started playing better in the second set, which I expected her to because she’s a really great player. I think I have to change my mentality in the game about not relying on that too much, because I think sometimes I play a little bit too passive because I know I can get to balls. To see her getting rewarded like that I thought was really nice.” “I was so happy for her in Australia. “It was a really tough battle. “I’m really happy to be in the fourth round for the first time; it’s a dream that really came true. “I definitely think the game does simplify a little bit. “Taking in what I’ve done on the hard court season, I think, will help me into the clay season because last year, I didn’t have a great start, and that clay season turned it around,” she said. “It was a very tough match,” Potapova said.

Elena Rybakina vs Elise Mertens Prediction and Odds: Miami Open ... (Pundit Feed)

The Miami Open is getting hotter than a beach in July, and we can not wait to see the showdown between Elena Rybakina and Elise Mertens! These two gals are.

Bookmakers are strongly favoring Elena Rybakina to Win the match While Mertens managed to win their most recent match, Rybakina is in much better form this season, and Mertens will have to play her best tennis to stand a chance. Rybakina and Mertens have met three times before, with Rybakina winning two of their previous encounters. With a 66% service game win rate and a 37% return game win rate, she has been consistent in her performances. With a 83% service game win rate and a 31% return game win rate, she has been dominating her opponents. 7 in the world, Rybakina has been a force to be reckoned with this season.

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