Elena Rybakina, representing Kazakhstan, has progressed to the fourth round of the Madrid WTA 1000 tournament.
In the third round, Rybakina faced off against Egypt’s Mayar Sherif, who holds the 72nd position in the world rankings.
Rybakina swiftly gained a 5-0 lead in the first set, ultimately securing a decisive victory of 6-1.
Maintaining her momentum, Rybakina secured a 3-1 lead in the second set and clinched the match with a score of 6-4.
Throughout the match, Rybakina capitalized on 3 out of 13 break points and delivered 1 ace, with the entire match lasting an hour and a half.
In her upcoming match, Rybakina will face 18-year-old Sara Beilek from the Czech Republic, who is ranked 136th, with the aim of reaching the quarterfinals.
