Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Rybakina Advances at US Open, Keeps Ranking Dream Alive
Elena Rybakina won her second-round match at the US Open.
She beat Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in two sets.
Rybakina played very strongly and quickly won the first set.
Her opponent played more aggressively in the second set.
Rybakina briefly lost her serve while trying to finish the match.
She quickly broke back and won the next game.
Rybakina is trying to win her third major tournament and become the world’s top-ranked player.
Her next opponent is Yuliia Starodubtseva.
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina defeated Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-2, 6-4.
Rybakina won the first set in 30 minutes after taking a 3-0 lead.
She dropped serve while serving for the match but immediately recovered to win.
The victory advances Rybakina to the US Open third round.
She will next face Ukraine’s Yuliia Starodubtseva and remains focused on reaching World No. 1.
- Who
- World No. 2 Elena Rybakina defeated Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.
- What
- Rybakina won 6-2, 6-4 to reach the US Open third round.
- When
- Thursday, during the US Open second round.
- Where
- The US Open, with the match played at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
- Why
- Rybakina is pursuing a third Grand Slam title and a rise to World No. 1.
- Match result
- Elena Rybakina defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-2, 6-4.
- Tournament
- US Open
- Round reached
- Third round
- Current ranking
- World No. 2
- Next opponent
- Yuliia Starodubtseva of Ukraine
- Career goal
- A third Grand Slam title and the top WTA ranking
- Fitness status
- Rybakina dispelled doubts after retiring from the Cincinnati Open before the tournament.