Tennis

Elena Rybakina Powers Into Wimbledon Semi-final

Elena Rybakina advanced to the Wimbledon semi-finals with a dominant 6-3, 6-2 victory over Elina Svitolina on Centre Court. The former champion from Kazakhstan, now 25, showcased her superior form and aggressive playstyle, securing her first semi-final appearance at Wimbledon since winning the title in 2022. She will next face Barbora Krejcikova, who overcame Jelena Ostapenko in a hard-fought 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) battle on Court One to reach her first Wimbledon semi-final.

Rybakina and Svitolina traded early breaks in a closely contested first set but Rybakina surged ahead with a decisive break to love at 4-3, capitalizing on Svitolina’s errors. In the second set, Elena Rybakina continued her momentum, breaking early and maintaining control throughout. She closed out the match confidently to secure her spot in the semi-finals, marking her return to Grand Slam success since reaching the Australian Open final in 2023. Svitolina, disappointed with her inability to match Rybakina’s power and consistency, acknowledged her opponent’s formidable performance.

Despite feeling in good form, Svitolina struggled against Rybakina’s strong serves and aggressive shot-making, which included a tournament-leading number of aces. Meanwhile, Krejcikova’s journey to the semi-finals was equally impressive, overcoming challenges posed by Ostapenko. The Czech player, once ranked 10th but now 32nd due to setbacks like injury and illness, displayed resilience and skill. She managed a critical break early in the match and held her nerve through a tense second set and tie-break to secure victory.

Reflecting on her triumph, Krejcikova expressed immense satisfaction at overcoming doubts and external pressures. She credited her perseverance and determination for reaching her first Wimbledon semi-final since 2021’s French Open victory. Both Rybakina and Krejcikova now look ahead to their semi-final clash, poised to continue their impressive runs and vie for a spot in the Wimbledon final.

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