Rybakina Conquers the Ningbo Open After Epic Comeback
NINGBO, China – Elena Rybakina showcased her power by coming back from a set down to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova in the Ningbo Open final. The final score was 3-6, 6-0, 6-2, thus securing her tenth WTA title. Rybakina, seeded number three, had a shaky start, conceding the first set to her Russian opponent. However, the Kazakhstani tennis player reacted with determination, dominating the second set and maintaining control in the third. Rybakina’s comeback was characterized by her aggressiveness and precision, achieving a total of 11 aces throughout the match.This triumph represents Rybakina’s second title of the year, solidifying her position on the circuit.I thank my team for always pushing me to be better. Especially at the end of the season, it’s not easy, but without you I wouldn’t be here.
Elena Rybakina
This victory keeps Rybakina in the fight for a place in the WTA Finals, which will be held in Riyadh in November.
For Alexandrova, this final marks her third consecutive defeat in a WTA 500 final. Rybakina also expressed her appreciation to Alexandrova for her outstanding performance.
