Back in style: Elena Rybakina seals fifth comeback win of the year after being 2-15 in career after first set loss
WTAThursday, 05 October 2023 at 08:30
Kazakhstan’s tennis star Elena Rybakina has once again
showcased her skills and mental toughness in the ongoing China Open.
The world number five defeated Russia’s Mirra Andreeva in
the round of 16 clash after coming back from a set down with a score of 2-6,
6-4, 6-1.
Interestingly, before this year, Rybakina had a tough
time after losing the first set as she had a record of 15-2.
But this year, Rybakina has won on five occasions after
losing the first set and lost just twice which shows that mentally, she has
become a lot tougher as compared to how she was in the previous years.
The 24-year-old is now set to face off the winner of the
match between the current world number one Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka and Italy’s
Jasmine Paolini.
Rybakina will be hoping to go all the way and lift the title
in this tournament, largely because of having a rather below-par time in the
big events this year.
The Moscow-born started the year brightly as she lost the
final of the Australian Open to Sabalenka with a score of 4–6, 6–3, 6–4.
However, since, Rybakina
found it hard to replicate the success and managed to qualify for the quarterfinal
or beyond in the other three Grand Slams.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
claps 0visitors 0
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- This article is SPOT ON!!!Rapunzel04-09-2026
- This article is SPOT ON!!!Rapunzel04-09-2026
- Is there no one in Pro Tennis willing to give this one some form of intervention before she crashes??
mandoist04-09-2026 - Double Standards for the male players? Gross. BTW: This "apology" reads like the one his lawyers wrote for him when he had to go to the Kangaroo Court for slapping his girlfriend around.mandoist04-09-2026
- From Day One, legalizing Sports Betting was never going to end well (for The Sport... not just the thousands who lose their livelihoods and bank accounts). We're not even close to the end of the damage this is causing.mandoist03-09-2026
- From Day One, legalizing Sports Betting was never going to end well (for The Sport... not the thousands who lose their livelihoods and bank accounts). We're not even close to the end of the damage this is causing.mandoist03-09-2026
- In her defense... she has no "defense" and likely could not articulate it if she did.mandoist03-09-2026
- Someone is not enjoying her gradual slide down the rankings, which became noticeable last season. BTW: That reporter's on to something familiar -- the effects of Social Media Stardom on one's Second Priority (Tennis). Shades of Bouchard, Giorgi, Raducanu, etc.mandoist03-09-2026
- Sabalenka seems so unhappy. When you get angry after every mistake you make on court, you’ve got some issues sweetie! She also does seem to be “partying” a lot if you follow her social media (I don’t lolol). Very immature personality.DaveyWavey03-09-2026
- The main difference for bigger names like Alcaraz, Sinner, Zverez, etc. is that they usually make it to the later stages of tournaments while 99% of the other players win a round or two and then move on to the next tournament. The bigger names are playing more, playing longer and therefore more injury issues. The money is great but it all comes with a price!DaveyWavey03-09-2026
Loading
