“Well, I was trying not to think that it's match point”: Rybakina recalls thought process amid comeback win over Badosa at Miami Open

Elena Rybakina barely battles past Paula Badosa at the Miami Open saving a match point in order to progress further and keep the hopes of the Sunshine double alive.

Rybakina played well in Indian Wells winning the trophy in the end and she still has a chance to win the Sunshine double by remaining in the Miami Draw. It was pretty close as Badosa had a match point in the second set but Rybakina remained calm and secured that game, the set and ultimately the match.

She said:

"Well, I was trying not to think that it's match point, just try to fight every point."

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Speaking about the first set, Rybakina said:

"I think in the first set, I was playing not so bad, it was just some moments here and there and it didn't go my way. Paula played really well until the end, we both fought. So, yeah, I'm just happy that I managed to win in three sets."

Asked about how she won, Elena added:

"I think I found my rhythm after I saved match point. I started to move a bit better, I was pushing more on the serve and, yeah, overall, I think the first set was really close. It was just a mistake here and there, a few from Paula and yeah, overall, I'm just pleased that I won this match."

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