Elena Rybakina thrashes Ostapenko to set up intriguing tussle with Iga Swiatek

Kazakhstani 12th seed ousts the 2017 champion 6-2, 6-2Carlos Alcaraz holds firm against Damir DzumhurJelena Ostapenko has long been one of the most devastating shot-makers of her generation and every time she steps on to a court, she is there to decide her own destiny in victory or defeat. On Friday afternoon, however, Ostapenko experienced the rare sensation of not being in control as Elena Rybakina put on a devastating exhibition of her effortless, destructive ball-striking to reach the fourth round of the French Open with a 6-2, 6-2 demolition of the former champion.The most notable consequence of Rybakina’s victory, of course, is that she will renew her rivalry with the four-time champion Iga Swiatek in what will be the most highly anticipated match in either singles draw. In the match preceding them on Court Suzanne Lenglen, Swiatek closed out her 24th consecutive victory at the French Open by defeating Jaqueline Cristian 6-2, 7-5. Continue reading...

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