Rybakina sweeps past Osaka to close in on number one ranking
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- Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka in straight sets to reach the US Open quarter-finals and move closer to the world number one ranking.
- Rybakina won in 66 minutes after producing 29 winners and seven aces, while Osaka managed nine winners.
Elena Rybakina swept aside two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka in just 66 minutes, reaching the quarter-finals and moving closer to becoming world number one.
The 27-year-old produced a near-flawless display on serve, dropping only four points against the four-time Grand Slam champion. Rybakina entered the match with confidence after winning her first three matches at the tournament without dropping a set, and she quickly took control.
The reigning Australian Open champion opened a double break against Osaka and sealed the first set in 21 minutes. Osaka offered more resistance at the start of the second set, but she could not convert her only break point of the match. Rybakina then broke for a 4-3 lead and comfortably closed out the contest.
Osaka struggled to handle Rybakina's deep groundstrokes. Rybakina finished with seven aces and 29 winners, compared with nine winners for Osaka.
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