Rybakina makes winning start in race to number one
Summary
Elena Rybakina won her first match at the US Open, beating Thea Frodin 6-3, 6-2. She aims to become world number one, but is focusing on recovering from a recent heel injury and taking the tournament one step at a time.Key Facts
- Elena Rybakina is currently world number two in women's tennis.
- She won her opening US Open match against 17-year-old Thea Frodin in straight sets.
- Rybakina withdrew from the Cincinnati Masters last month due to a heel injury.
- She is close behind world number one Aryna Sabalenka, trailing by 434 ranking points.
- Rybakina can become number one by reaching the US Open semi-finals, even if Sabalenka defends her title.
- If Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Jessica Pegula do not win the US Open, Rybakina will become number one regardless of her own performance.
- Rybakina is a two-time Grand Slam winner and is motivated to reach the top ranking for the first time.
- Thea Frodin, who lost to Rybakina, is a wildcard player making her WTA Tour main-draw debut.
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