Elena Rybakina Reverses Course Against Naomi Osaka in Canadian Open Quarter-Final
In a thrilling clash at the Canadian Open, Kazakh player Elena Rybakina came back from a set and a break down to defeat four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka over three sets. The match saw Rybakina triumph with scores of 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), and 6-4 in two hours and 33 minutes.
Rybakina's remarkable comeback started after Osaka took the first set and built a 4-2 lead in the second. However, the young Kazakh player held her composure and capitalized on key moments to win the tie-break and level the match. She then secured victory by staying within reach of the scoreline in the deciding set.
“I was just trying to fight,” Rybakina said after clinching the win with 72 unforced errors, her most in a match this season. “The first game was really tough because it cost me the set, and then in the second I was just trying to stay closer to the score, even if I'm losing.”
Semifinals Lineup Revealed as Rybakina Advances
Rybakina’s victory has secured her a spot in the semi-finals of the Canadian Open. She will face Coco Gauff, following the latter’s win over Belinda Bencic due to the latter's hip injury withdrawal.
- Coco Gauff
- Belinda Bencic withdrew from match vs. Coco Gauff due to a hip injury
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Rybakina defeat in the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open?
Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka in three sets. The score was 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), and 6-4.
What is Osaka's next move in the tournament?
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Cincinnati Open because of fatigue, which will be followed by preparations for the upcoming US Open.