It will be a very aggressive match," Sabalenka discusses her match against Rybakina in Cincinnati
Having qualified for the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati, Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina.
The two players know each other well, having already faced off 11 times. The Belarusian leads their head-to-head with 7 wins to 4.
During a press conference, she shared her thoughts on the upcoming duel: "It will be a very aggressive match, no doubt. We are two great tennis players, we’ve had many battles in the past, but always with a smile.
I’m sure it will be a fantastic match. Another opportunity to keep working on new tactics on the court, which will help me improve. I can’t wait to play this match.
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