Tennis Match: Ninth-seeded Elena Rybakina Recovers to Advance to Canadian Open Quarterfinals Against Dayana Yastremska
In an exciting display of tennis, Elena Rybakina secured her place in the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open. The Kazakhstani player had to come from a set down to win her match against Dayana Yastremska.
The match, which lasted two hours and 33 minutes, was a testament to Rybakina's resilience and determination. She saved two set points in the first set and went on to win the next two sets, breaking Yastremska twice in the second set and once more in the third set when the score was evenly poised at 5-5.
Rybakina's powerful serve was on full display throughout the match. She served 7 aces in the Canadian Open match, the most in any WTA-1000 event this season. This strong serving performance is part of a larger trend for Rybakina, who has the most aces in any WTA-1000 event for four consecutive years, following Serena Williams and Karolina Pliskova.
Rybakina's serve is noted as very effective, averaging about 6.1 aces per match in 2025. In a specific match during 2025 (Montreal WTA-1000), she served 7 aces against Yastremska, showcasing her ability to produce multiple aces in high-level matches.
Despite the lack of a comprehensive total or historical season-wise ace counts at WTA-1000 events, it is clear that Rybakina excels in these events with a strong record. Her 60 wins in WTA-1000 hard-court events is the third-fewest among active players with 60 or more wins, after Iga Swiatek (75) and Victoria Azarenka (76).
Rybakina's quarter-final victory sets up an intriguing clash against Marta Kostyuk. This year, only Aryna Sabalenka and Swiatek have reached more WTA-level quarter-finals than Rybakina (8). It's an exciting prospect as all three players have shown impressive form this season.
As Rybakina continues her journey in the Canadian Open, tennis fans can look forward to more of her powerful serving and resilient play.
Sports have been a significant part of Rybakina's success during 2025, with her powerful serve earning accolades in multiple high-level matches. Her victory against Yastremska in the Canadian Open was another testament to her skills in tennis, specifically tennis sports like tennis.
