Elena Rybakina emerged victorious over Elina Svitolina in the French Open quarter-finals, advancing to this stage for the second time. Despite struggling initially, Rybakina regained confidence and played with quality to defeat Svitolina 6-4, 6-3. This marks her first time reaching the semifinals at Roland Garros.
Rybakina spoke about her performance and expressed her happiness with her recent improvement as a player. She praised Svitolina as a great fighter and enjoyed playing under an open roof in good weather. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka is still on track to win her maiden French Open title as she prepares to face Emma Navarro in the next match.
Sabalenka has had some tough battles so far, but she remains determined to reach the semifinals. The winner of this match will face either Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva or home favorite Varvara Gracheva in the next round. As for Rybakina, she is currently one of the strongest contenders in the tournament due to her powerful forehand and strong serving skills.
Despite losing her only previous clay court meeting against Svitolina in 2020, Rybakina showcased her growth as a major champion and top-five player. She remained composed throughout the match, adapting her game to move Svitolina around and utilize her net play effectively. With only one player having a positive head-to-head record against favorite Iga Swiatek, Rybakina remains a formidable contender in this tournament.
Overall, it’s looking like we are going to see some exciting matches coming up as we approach the semi-finals at Roland Garros.
