Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Elena Rybakina Advances Easily Despite Injury Concerns at US Open
Elena Rybakina won her first US Open match.
She beat Thea Frodin in two sets, 6-3 and 6-2.
Rybakina had recently worried people because of a leg injury.
However, she looked healthy and played confidently.
Frodin was playing in a Grand Slam main draw for the first time.
She hit 11 aces and received loud cheers from the crowd.
Rybakina is trying to win the tournament and become the world’s top-ranked player.
She will face either Darja Vidmanova or Jessica Bouzas Maneiro next.
Second seed Elena Rybakina defeated American wildcard Thea Frodin 6-3, 6-2 in the US Open first round.
Rybakina appeared unaffected by the leg injury that led her to withdraw from Cincinnati.
The two-time Grand Slam champion is pursuing the US Open title and world number one ranking.
Frodin, 17, was making her Grand Slam main-draw debut after a lengthy rain delay.
Rybakina will next play Darja Vidmanova or Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.
- Who
- Second seed Elena Rybakina defeated American wildcard Thea Frodin.
- What
- Rybakina won their US Open first-round match 6-3, 6-2.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- The US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York.
- Why
- Rybakina is seeking the title and the world number one ranking.
- Result
- Elena Rybakina defeated Thea Frodin 6-3, 6-2.
- Tournament stage
- US Open first round.
- Rybakina's ranking
- Second seed.
- Fitness concern
- Rybakina had withdrawn from the Cincinnati tournament with a leg injury.
- Rybakina's record
- She is a two-time Grand Slam champion.
- Frodin's debut
- Thea Frodin was making her Grand Slam main-draw debut.
- Next opponent
- Rybakina will face Darja Vidmanova or Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.