Kazakhstan derby in Miami: Elena Rybakina defeats Yulia Putintseva
At the WTA 1000 in Miami, the highly anticipated «Kazakhstan Derby» took place in the second round. Elena Rybakina defeated Yulia Putintseva in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3.
The match lasted just over an hour. Rybakina relied on her characteristic power serve and aggressive baseline play to control the tempo. Despite Putintseva’s tenacity and tactical variety, Rybakina converted key break points in each set, denying her opponent a chance to bridge the gap.
In the next round, Rybakina will face World No. 27 Marta Kostyuk. This is a rematch of their recent meeting at Indian Wells, where Rybakina secured a 6-4, 6-4 victory in the third round.
The match lasted just over an hour. Rybakina relied on her characteristic power serve and aggressive baseline play to control the tempo. Despite Putintseva’s tenacity and tactical variety, Rybakina converted key break points in each set, denying her opponent a chance to bridge the gap.
In the next round, Rybakina will face World No. 27 Marta Kostyuk. This is a rematch of their recent meeting at Indian Wells, where Rybakina secured a 6-4, 6-4 victory in the third round.
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