Elena Rybakina just proved why she's the queen of comebacks ! The 24-year-old tennis star battled fatigue and a fierce Victoria Azarenka in a Miami Open semifinal thriller Thursday night, clinching a 6-4, 0-6, 7-6 (2) victory to secure her second consecutive finals spot in Florida.
Despite leading the WTA Tour in 2024 wins ( Brisbane, Abu Dhabi, Doha), Rybakina looked human during the rollercoaster match. After grinding out the first set, she hit a second-set slump – only to roar back with icy focus during the final tiebreaker. Azarenka, a two-time Miami champ, pushed her to the limit with vintage power shots, but Rybakina’s clutch serves sealed the deal .
‘My body’s feeling the matches, but I fight until the end,’ Rybakina said post-match. With this win, she extends her 2024 record to 25-3. Next up: A shot at back-to-back Miami titles against… [drumroll please ] – stay tuned!
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! The 24-year-old tennis star battled fatigue and a fierce Victoria Azarenka in a Miami Open semifinal thriller Thursday night, clinching a 6-4, 0-6, 7-6 (2) victory to secure her second consecutive finals spot in Florida.
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