World · India Bureau
Rybakina advances to US Open quarter-finals with dominant win over Osaka
World number two Elena Rybakina defeated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets to secure her place in the US Open quarter-finals. The Kazakhstani player will next face China's Zheng Qinwen in the last eight.
LSN India ·
Elena Rybakina progressed to the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday with a commanding performance against Japan's Naomi Osaka, winning 6-1, 6-4 in their fourth-round matchup.
The world number two delivered a clinical display on court, breaking down the four-time Grand Slam champion through consistent aggression and precision. Rybakina's powerful serving and baseline play proved too strong for Osaka, who struggled to find her rhythm throughout the encounter.
With the victory, Rybakina maintained her strong showing at Flushing Meadows and booked a quarter-final berth against Zheng Qinwen of China. The matchup sets up an intriguing clash between two of the tour's rising forces as the tournament enters its decisive stages.
The result adds to Rybakina's impressive recent form and reinforces her status as a serious contender for the title at one of tennis's most prestigious venues.