Elena Rybakina dominates Brit hope Katie Boulter and continues her path to defend her title at Wimbledon
WTASaturday, 08 July 2023 at 23:01
Elena Rybakina
had no problems defeating local player Katie Boulter and advanced to the fourth
round at the 2023 Wimbledon by 6-1, 6-1.
The Kazakh
showed Boulter the exit door in less than an hour of play and secured her spot
in the third Grand Slam of the year.
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Rybakina had no trouble defeating a player
who is experiencing one of the best moments of her career after winning her
first WTA 250 title on the grass of the Nottingham Open two weeks ago, although
she couldn't maintain the same level in her two tournaments leading up to
Wimbledon, losing in the first round.
The British
player advanced through the first two rounds by defeating Daria Gavrilova and
Viktoriya Tomova, while the defending champion overcame Shelby Rogers and Alize
Cornet to set up a meeting with Boulter.
Ranked No.
3 in the world, Rybakina swept past the British player in just 58 minutes
without facing any break points against her. The Kazakh only dropped three
points on her serve during the first set and excelled in her return game,
winning 52% of the reception points. Boulter had little answer to Rybakina's
powerful forehand, as the Kazakh hit 11 winners and made 7 unforced errors.
In the
second set, Rybakina continued to dominate her opponent, securing an early
break in the first game and building a lead that Boulter couldn't counter.
Rybakina achieved three breaks of serve and capitalized on her second match
point to book her ticket to the fourth round.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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