I'm a bit tired with these long matches, but it's good preparation for the US Open," says Rybakina after her victory against Kostyuk

Elena Rybakina escaped the trap set by Dayana Yastremska this Saturday in Montreal. The Kazakh player advanced to the quarterfinals after a tight match, winning 5-7, 6-2, 7-5.

In the press conference, she spoke about her victory after a 2-hour and 33-minute battle: "I'm a bit tired with these long matches, but I'm managing.

Overall, I'm happy to be ready to play these long matches. I think, in the end, it's good preparation for the US Open.

Against Marta Kostyuk, I’ll try to focus on myself. I know she’s a fighter and a tough opponent physically.