Tennis player Elena Rybakina advances to the WTA 1000's semifinals
In the ongoing WTA 1000 tournament in Montreal, Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina has secured her spot in the semifinals. Her next opponent will be Canadian Victoria Mboko.
Rybakina, currently ranked 12th in the world, defeated Marta Kostyuk from Ukraine in the quarterfinals. However, Kostyuk had to retire from the match due to an injury to her right wrist.
This marks the tenth time in her career that Rybakina has advanced to the semifinals of a WTA event. Notably, this is her second time reaching the semifinals of a WTA 1000 tournament this season.
Rybakina has a strong track record in WTA 1000 semifinals, having reached this stage ten times. Her win-loss record stands at 2–3, according to the latest discussions on tennis forums.
In the 2025 National Bank Open semifinal, Rybakina lost to Mboko, a promising young Canadian talent. This upcoming match will be a chance for Rybakina to avenge her earlier loss.
The exact date of the semifinal match is yet to be announced. The tournament's location, other than Montreal, is not specified. However, it is confirmed that the match will take place in Canada.
Rybakina has already tasted success in WTA 1000 tournaments, having won titles at the 2023 Indian Wells Open and the 2023 Italian Open. These victories indicate her ability to navigate through the semifinals and reach the finals and titles.
The source of this information is Liter.kz and the NOC.
As Rybakina prepares to face Mboko, tennis fans eagerly await the outcome of this highly anticipated match. With her consistent performance in WTA 1000 events, Rybakina is poised to make a strong run in the tournament.
In preparation for their upcoming match, Rybakina and Mboko will bring their tennis skills to the semifinals of the WTA 1000 tournament, which is taking place in Canada. Despite previously losing to Mboko in the 2025 National Bank Open semifinal, Rybakina seeks to avenge her earlier defeat on the tennis court.
