Rybakina Defeats Raducanu to Reach US Open Fourth Round

Elena Rybakina secured a dominant 6-1, 6-2 victory over Emma Raducanu to advance to the fourth round of the 2025 US Open, marking her first time reaching this stage in New York. The 2022 Wimbledon champion showcased powerful serving and relentless groundstrokes, breaking Raducanu's serve early and maintaining control throughout the match, which lasted just over an hour. Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, struggled to counter Rybakina's aggressive play and was frequently pushed onto the defensive. Rybakina's performance was notable for her effective forehand and ability to dominate baseline rallies, continuing her strong season with a 42-16 record. She will next face the winner between Marketa Vondrousova and Jasmine Paolini for a quarterfinal spot. Additionally, Rybakina is competing with her coach Stefano Vukov, who recently returned to her team after a suspension was lifted by the WTA.