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Elena Rybakina’s Stunning Straight-Sets Victory Ignites French Open Buzz
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Elena Rybakina is turning the red clay of Roland Garros into her own personal stage, storming into the French Open fourth round with a ruthless 6-2, 6-2 dismissal of 2017 champion Jelena Ostapenko. The 25-year-old Kazakh, already a Wimbledon winner and former world No. 3, struck 27 winners against just 13 unforced errors, underlining the controlled aggression that has made her one of the most feared ball-strikers on tour.
Next up is a blockbuster encounter with three-time Roland Garros title holder Iga Świątek, a rivalry that has become appointment viewing for tennis fans. Their head-to-head is locked at 4-4, but crucially Rybakina has won both of their previous clay-court meetings, including last year’s stirring triumph in Rome that ended the Pole’s 14-match winning streak on the surface. With Świątek chasing a historic third straight Paris crown and Rybakina eyeing her first, Sunday’s fourth-round showdown has all the makings of a classic.
Key storylines to watch
• Rybakina’s upgraded serve
The Kazakh has added two kilometres per hour to her average first-serve speed this season, producing 34 aces through three rounds—second only to Aryna Sabalenka in the tournament leaderboard. On a sluggish Court Philippe-Chatrier, free points will be priceless.
• Świątek’s counter-punching vs flat power
Rybakina’s low, skidding groundstrokes rush opponents for time, a pattern that has troubled Świątek in their recent meetings. The world No. 1 will look to extend rallies with her heavy topspin forehand, especially toward Rybakina’s backhand corner.
• Physical question mark
A mid-season gastrointestinal virus forced Rybakina out of Madrid and curtailed her Rome campaign. She insists she is now “100 percent,” but a best-of-three sprint against the tour’s premier grinder will test that assertion.
Road to the Round of 16
1R: def. Clara Burel 6-4, 6-3
2R: def. Sara Errani 6-1, 6-0
3R: def. Jelena Ostapenko 6-2, 6-2
Stat box
• Break-point conversion: 17/23 (74 %)
• First-serve points won: 78 %
• Average rally length: 4.2 strokes
Why Rybakina can win Roland Garros 2025
1. Clay-court confidence: a 15-2 record since the start of last season.
2. Balanced power: her forehand tops the tournament’s shot-speed chart at 125 km/h, while her backhand ranks No. 3.
3. Mental edge: victories over every member of the current top five in the past 12 months.
Match details
Date: Sunday, 2 June
Court: Philippe-Chatrier (third on the schedule)
Start time: not before 14:00 CEST / 8:00 ET
Live TV: Tennis Channel (USA), Eurosport (Europe)
Streaming: RolandGarros.com, official tournament app, Tennis TV in selected regions
Quotable
“I know I can beat anyone when I’m aggressive and stay calm,” Rybakina told courtside reporters after her round-three win. “Playing Iga here is always special—she’s the one to beat on clay, and that challenge excites me.”
Social buzz & fan engagement
• #RybakinaRising trended worldwide after her dominant third-round victory.
• Search volume for “Rybakina French Open live stream” has doubled week over week, signalling surging interest among casual viewers.
• Expect a packed Philippe-Chatrier and global audience spikes on streaming platforms during Sunday’s clash.
Bottom line
Elena Rybakina has flown under the radar in Paris, but her uncompromising baseline game, newly turbo-charged serve and proven clay pedigree make her a legitimate title threat. If she can add Świątek’s scalp to her growing list of 2025 achievements, the road to the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup could open wide—and tennis fans should buckle up for a potential seismic shift at Roland Garros.
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