Rybakina advances to the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 event in Montreal
In the fourth round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Montreal, Elena Rybakina secured a hard-fought victory against Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska (35 WTA). The match ended with a score of 5-7, 6-2, 7-5, lasting 2 hours and 33 minutes.
Rybakina, the No. 9 seed in the tournament, played well according to Yastremska, despite committing nine double faults during the match. Yastremska found the match to be challenging, but Rybakina expressed satisfaction with her win.
Rybakina converted five out of nine break points in the match and made seven aces. However, she did not mention the score, duration, aces, double faults, or break points in her post-match comments.
Despite this victory, Rybakina's run in the tournament did not continue as planned. In the semifinals, she faced Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko, not Yastremska. Mboko saved a match point and stunned Rybakina in a thrilling comeback win with a score of 1-6, 7-5, 7-6(4), advancing to her first WTA Tour singles final.
Looking ahead, Rybakina is optimistic about her upcoming match. Her next opponent in the tournament will be another Ukrainian, Marta Kostyuk. However, their match will not occur in this tournament, as Kostyuk retired earlier due to an arm injury, with Rybakina leading 6-1, 2-14.
Rybakina considers her fourth-round victory as important, marking an important step in her journey towards the title. Despite the semifinal loss, her performance in the tournament was impressive, showcasing her resilience and determination.
Rybakina's victory against Yastremska in the fourth round was significant, as it was a WTA 1000 tennis match. Despite committing nine double faults during the game, Rybakina, a keen tennis player, showcased her resilience, converting five out of nine break points and making seven aces.
