Rybakina's Resilience: A Grasscourt Masterclass at Wimbledon

Elena Rybakina, the 11th seed and former Wimbledon champion, showcased her exceptional skills during a convincing triumph over Maria Sakkari, propelling her into the third round of the prestigious tournament. Dominating with a 6-3, 6-1 win, Rybakina stood out amidst a chaotic early phase where many top seeds faced unexpected exits.

Rybakina, delighting in her favored grasscourt surface, expressed surprise at the numerous upsets, notably mentioning the departure of four of the top five seeds. "Grass is very special," she remarked, content with her performance and hopeful for continued success. A fortuitous break in the opening game set the tone for her commanding display.

Despite some struggles with her serve, particularly in the second set, Rybakina quickly regained momentum, easily dismantling Sakkari's game. Her triumph, marked by confidence and strategic baseline play, sets up a fourth-round clash against either Denmark's Clara Tauson or Russia's Anna Kalinskaya.

(With inputs from agencies.)