Elena Rybakina has propelled herself into the role of the favorite to claim her second Wimbledon title following her 6-3, 6-2 win over Elina Svitolina, the No. 21 seed, to advance to the semifinals. Rybakina acknowledged her aggressive playing style and powerful serve as key advantages, emphasizing her focus on taking each match step by step. The 25-year-old, seeded at No. 4, extended her impressive record at the All England Club to 19-2.
In the upcoming semifinal match, Rybakina will square off against Barbora Krejcikova, the No. 31 seed, who secured her spot in the semifinals by defeating Jelena Ostapenko 6-4, 7-6 (4) in a showdown between former French Open champions. Despite falling behind 4-1 in the second set, Krejcikova mounted a comeback to seal the victory and advance.
Krejcikova expressed her elation at reaching her first Wimbledon semifinal, highlighting her resilience in overcoming doubts stemming from injuries and illness earlier in the season. Meanwhile, Svitolina, a two-time Wimbledon semifinalist, opted not to wear a black ribbon in her quarterfinal match, a symbol of mourning for victims of the Russian missile attack.
The tournament continues to deliver captivating matches and storylines as these skilled athletes compete for a coveted Wimbledon title.
