Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Rybakina Sweeps Osaka, Reaches First US Open Quarterfinal
Elena Rybakina won her US Open match against Naomi Osaka.
She won two sets, 6-1 and 6-4.
The match lasted 66 minutes.
This is the first time Rybakina has reached the US Open quarterfinals.
Her next opponent is Zheng Qinwen from China.
Zheng won an Olympic gold medal in 2024.
If Rybakina wins her next match, she will move to the top of the world rankings.
Osaka fought hard but made too many unforced errors.
World number two Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 in 66 minutes.
Rybakina advanced to the US Open quarterfinals for the first time.
She will face 2024 Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen of China.
Rybakina will become world number one if she reaches the semifinals.
Rybakina hit 29 winners and saved the only break point she faced.
- Who
- Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka and will next play Zheng Qinwen.
- What
- Rybakina won 6-1, 6-4 to reach the US Open quarterfinals.
- When
- Monday, during the 2026 US Open.
- Where
- New York.
- Why
- Rybakina advanced by winning the match; a semifinal appearance would guarantee her the world number-one ranking.
- Match result
- Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4.
- Match duration
- 66 minutes.
- Next opponent
- Zheng Qinwen of China.
- Rybakina ranking
- World number two.
- Ranking consequence
- A semifinal berth would guarantee Rybakina the world number-one ranking.
- Rybakina statistics
- She hit 29 winners and saved the only break point she faced.
- Osaka statistics
- Osaka saved two match points in the penultimate game.