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Rybakina Dominates Osaka to Reach US Open Quarter-finals
8 Sep
Summary
- Rybakina defeated Osaka 6-1, 6-4, advancing to the US Open quarter-finals.
- Osaka struggled with a left Achilles tendon injury affecting her performance.
- Rybakina is one win away from potentially becoming world number one.
Elena Rybakina, currently ranked world number two, has advanced to the US Open quarter-finals after a commanding 6-1, 6-4 victory over four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Monday. This marks Rybakina's best performance at the tournament to date.
Osaka, who was visibly affected by a left Achilles tendon injury, struggled to maintain her usual standard, leading to numerous unforced errors. Despite saving two match points, she was ultimately unable to overcome Rybakina's consistent and strong play.
Rybakina's impressive win was achieved in just 66 minutes, with 29 winners fired and only one break point faced. She appeared unfazed by a recent heel injury that had previously raised concerns about her preparation for the Open.
The victory places Rybakina in a strong position. If she reaches the semi-finals, she is guaranteed to surpass Aryna Sabalenka as the world number one in the rankings, a prospect she eagerly anticipates.
