Elina Rybakina World Number Four Reaches Fourth Round of the French Open– She won 6-4 6-2 against Elise Mertens Belgium.
Rybakina has stayed under the radar throughout the contest as she seeks to improve upon her best record of making it to the quarterfinals at Roland Garros 2021.
The Kazakhstani player lost her service twice in the first set but managed to keep hold by breaking Mertens. In under 70 minutes, it, who improved her serve and groundstroke power, was able to take out her opponent in straight sets.
Born in Russia but representing Kazakhstan, this 24 year old will be keen on success on the Parisian clay courts.
“By second set I played more confidently and my serve became better,” stated this.
Previously faced off for five times, Rybakina holds a 4-1 lead over Bogdan this time around.
Rybakina will next play Elena Svitolinathe 19th-ranked player from Ukraine or Anna Bogdan She is presently sitting at no.64 globally among WTA players.