Kazakhstani tennis player Elena Rybakina reached the semifinals of the tournament taking place in Toronto. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
In the quarterfinal match, she defeated Japan's representative, world No. 13 Naomi Osaka, in three sets with a score of 4:6, 7:6 (7:5), 6:4. This victory opened Rybakina's path further in the tournament bracket.
In the semifinals of the Toronto tournament, Rybakina will play against American Coco Gauff. This match is generating great interest in the tennis world, as both players have been performing at a high level.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from the "Masters" tournament in Toronto. This gives Rybakina an opportunity to close the gap in the rankings.
If Rybakina wins the tournament, the gap in the WTA rankings to Sabalenka will narrow to just four points. This would significantly strengthen her position in world tennis.
The WTA-1000 tournament, held in Toronto, Canada, takes place from August 2 to 13. This tournament is one of the major annual events.
Last year, the competition was held in Montreal. At that time, Naomi Osaka reached the final, where she lost in the decisive match to Canadian tennis player Victoria Mboko with a score of 6:2, 4:6, 1:6.
Elena Rybakina currently holds a high position in the world rankings. Her performance in Toronto is delighting Kazakhstani fans. In the upcoming semifinal, she will face Coco Gauff, and this match is sure to be intense.