Rybakina's Unexpected Defeat at French Open
Elena Rybakina, the world number two and two-time quarter-finalist at the French Open, experienced a surprising second-round loss to world number 55 Yuliia Starodubtseva. This match marks the most significant upset of the tournament so far.
Rybakina secured the first set 6-3 but struggled to maintain her usual precision as Starodubtseva mounted a strong comeback, ultimately winning 3-6 6-1 7-6 (10-4).
Renowned for her powerful serve and accurate shots, the reigning Australian Open champion Rybakina committed 71 unforced errors and managed to land only 53% of her first serves during the match.
This defeat represents the first time since 2020 that Kazakhstan's Rybakina has not advanced beyond the second round at Roland Garros.
Additionally, Rybakina's early exit ensures that Aryna Sabalenka will retain her world number one ranking regardless of her performance at the French Open.
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