Rybakina makes a successful debut in Dubai

Le 18/02/2025 à 07h57 par Clément Gehl

Elena Rybakina made her WTA 1000 Dubai debut against Moyuka Uchijima, surprise first-round winner over Jelena Ostapenko.

The Kazakh didn't waver, winning 6-3, 6-2 in 1h06 of play. She conceded two break points, both of which she saved.

Her first serve was particularly effective, as she won 81% of the points behind her first serve.

In the quarter-finals, she will meet Paula Badosa, who beat Elise Mertens 6-2, 6-1.

Rybakina, Elena [6]

6

Uchijima, Moyuka [Q]

3

2

Mertens, Elise

2

1

Badosa, Paula [9]

6

Rybakina, Elena [6]

4

7

Badosa, Paula [9]

6

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Elena Rybakina

9e, 3898 points

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