Rybakina Battles Back to Solve Maria Problem at Queen's

Top seed Elena Rybakina battled back from the brink of defeat to overcome defending champion Tatjana Maria 6-7(4) 7-5 6-0 and reach the Queen's Club Championships quarterfinals. Rybakina, the Kazakh player, was two points away from elimination in the second set against Maria, who employed her signature undercut strokes effectively on the grass court. The match was a departure from typical baseline power rallies, captivating fans who were eager for tennis after persistent rain washed out play on Thursday. Maria, who had expressed frustration earlier in the week about not receiving a wildcard despite winning last year, showed strong determination. Rybakina admitted to battling herself during the match but eventually found her rhythm, winning eight successive games to secure the victory. She will now face Britain's Katie Boulter in the quarterfinals as tournament organizers work to catch up on the schedule.

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I was battling with myself but I found the way and found the rhythm.