World · Singapore Bureau
Rybakina powers past Bouzas Maneiro to reach US Open third round
World number two Elena Rybakina advanced to the third round of the US Open with a commanding straight-sets victory over Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Thursday in New York.
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The Kazakhstani player delivered a clinical performance to dismiss Bouzas Maneiro 6-2 6-4 in the second-round encounter at Flushing Meadows.
Rybakina's dominance on court reflected her ranking, as she controlled the match from start to finish against her Spanish opponent. The 25-year-old broke serve multiple times and maintained consistent pressure throughout the two sets, converting her opportunities into decisive game breaks.
The victory marks Rybakina's continued progress through the tournament, with the world number two now set to face a third-round opponent as she pursues a deep run at the year's final Grand Slam event.
Rybakina's strong showing comes as she continues her campaign to claim a maiden US Open title. Her clinical display against Bouzas Maneiro demonstrated the precision and aggressive baseline play that has established her as one of the tour's top contenders on hard courts.