No. 4 seed Elena Rybakina sailed through a dominant display into the second round of the 2024 US Open, dispatching qualifier Destanee Aiava with an easy 6-1, 7-6(1) victory. Rybakina won with a high raise of the bar for her performance in this year’s tournament, with a great deal of skill.
Elena Rybakina didn’t waste any time stamping her authority on the encounter, meaning business with an ace off the very first serve. She then wrapped up the first set in 26 minutes, 6-1, indeed being aggressive as she broke Aiava’s serve twice early to race into a commanding 5-1 lead before serving out the set.
Second Set: Making Her Way Through
But the second set was far more competitive. The players held for the first six games of the set, with Elena Rybakina inching ahead 4-3 when Aiava netted a forehand. But Aiava promptly broke back, evening the set at 4-all. The seesaw continued as Aiava pushed ahead 6-5, putting the onus on Rybakina to hold serve and make it to a tiebreaker.
But in the tiebreaker, experience, and precision were told in the form of Elena Rybakina. She sprinted to a 2-0 lead with a well-placed smash volley. She extended to 5-0, then allowed Aiava to score only one point before slamming the door shut at 6-1 in the tiebreak. Rybakina’s serve, which had betrayed her on occasion during the set, was secured expertly for the winning point.
Match Statistics
In the match, an overwhelming field in favor of Rybakina was the serve. She won 11 aces and added to an already huge seasonal result. Her negative moment was five double faults, but in general, the percentage of the first serve came out quite high (79% as compared to Aiava’s 61). Therefore, Rybakina dominated in her attack.
In the second round, the Kazakhstani will play Jessika Ponchet. Ponchet is a Frenchwoman who has just turned 27, and she has finally made her US Open appearance in 2023. That presents Elena Rybakina with the opportunity to advance this rich vein of form further into the competition.
US Open History of Rybakina
Though currently in good form, Rybakina has never reached past the third round at the US Open. So, it is considered the only Grand Slam where she failed to make the fourth round. Her performance this year will be closely watched, as she intends to overcome this hurdle and continue her illustrious Grand Slam record.
Rybakina extends her reputation as the ace-queen of 2024. Coming into tonight’s match, she had led the Grand Slam circuit in aces-85 and counting-thanks in large part to significant tallies at the French Open and Wimbledon. Serving is still one of the strengths of her game.
With Rybakina’s advancement through the tournament, it is hoped that this prolific form will continue. She is more than formidable given the power of her serve and her aggressiveness. Many people will have their eyes on her to see if she can break her US Open jab this year.
A Big Show of Confidence
Oozing class and self-belief, Elena Rybakina showcased her skill and will do pretty well in a good first-round contest against Destanee Aiava. The confidence of Rybakina was in full flow from the word go, and she executed her game plan perfectly. She had a comfortable game in the pressure moments and showcased her powerful game. She has set herself up for a strong performance in the next round.
Her first-round victory here at the 2024 US Open says much about Rybakina’s readiness and state of mind right now. She sets up to make a great impact with powerful serves and strategic play. Now, all eyes must be upon her as she advances to see how far she shall go in this edition of the Grand Slam tournament. Fans and analysts will be excited to see what is to follow from this sensational run at the US Open.
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