Elena Rybakina booked her place in the third round of the Madrid Open with a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over Bianca Andreescu, despite a spirited challenge from the Canadian. This win marks Rybakina’s third consecutive triumph over the 2019 US Open champion.
The match, lasting just under 80 minutes, showcased Rybakina’s dominance on serve—she saved all three break points faced in the second set and won an impressive 80% of her first serve points. While her unforced error count (16) exceeded her winners (8), she maintained control throughout and never allowed Andreescu a break.
Rybakina, who recently slipped out of the world’s top 10 for the first time since January 2023, now faces Elina Svitolina in the next round. The head-to-head stands at 3-2 in Svitolina’s favor, though they are tied 1-1 on clay.
Andreescu, playing only her second tournament since returning from emergency appendix surgery in February, can take heart in her performance. Despite the loss, she looked sharp and competitive against one of the WTA’s most consistent players on clay. She now turns her attention to Rome and Roland Garros with renewed momentum.
Match Stats – Rybakina vs. Andreescu
| Stat | Rybakina | Andreescu |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 0 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 3 |
| 1st Serve % | 58% (36/62) | 70% (39/56) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 81% (29/36) | 56% (22/39) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 50% (13/26) | 59% (10/17) |
| Break Points Saved | 3/3 (100%) | 6/9 (67%) |
| Service Games Won | 9/9 (100%) | 5/8 (63%) |
| 1st Return Points Won | 44% | 19% |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 41% | 50% |
| Match Duration | 1h 18m | 1h 18m |
Rybakina looks to continue her clay court success after a standout 2024, where she won Stuttgart and made deep runs in Madrid and at Roland Garros.
