Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, advanced to the third round of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships by defeating Maria Sakkari with a score of 6-3, 6-1. Despite not having her best serving day, Rybakina managed a comfortable victory by relying on other aspects of her game. Since 2022, she has recorded 18 wins and only 2 losses at Wimbledon, underscoring her strong performance on grass courts. Rybakina acknowledged the unique nature of Wimbledon and the challenges faced by seeded players this year, noting the unexpected number of early exits among them. Her win over Sakkari, who allowed Rybakina to find her rhythm early in the match, continues her promising run at the tournament.
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Rybakina after beating Maria Sakkari at Wimbledon “It hasn’t been an easy ride for the seeds here at Wimbledon. It bodes well for you though going forward. You’re still here.” Elena: “it’s very unexpected to see so many seeded players lose. But also, the grass is very special. https://t.co/UYgym9iB4j
Elena Rybakina after beating Sakkari at Wimbledon “Wimbledon has been your most successful slam. You won here of course. Last year you got to the semifinals. Being back on the big courts seems to bring the best out of you..” Elena: “Definitely. It means a lot to be back. A lot https://t.co/bWnudIIdEZ