Caty McNally won the first round in Charleston after her opponent Elena Rybakina had to withdraw for a gastrointestinal issue after losing the first set. Caty was extremely good in recovering from 2-4 deficit in the opening set and she was ready to go for more in the second set.
The new American sensation showed off some of her fantastic tennis with striking shots and great variations. Here a video with an amazing winning drop shot that she hit during a tough rally.
Enjoy the view.
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McNally in Charleston, ranking, and results in 2021
At the moment ranked no.118, McNally owns an overall 6-5 record in 2021. Caty is competing in Charleston where she toppled Elena Rybakina 6-4 0-0 ret..
In the next round, McNally will face either Anastasia Potapova or Anastasija Sevastova.
Elena Rybakina in 2021
Now the world no.23, Rybakina played her last match on the 5th of April when she had to retire when playing against world no.118 Caty McNally in the 1st round and the scoreline was 6-4 0-0 .
This season Rybakina achieved a compiled 6-7 record.
Caty McNally and Elena Rybakina fought against each other just once. Their head to head is 1-0 for McNally. When they played, Caty McNally won 6-4 0-0 ret. in the 1st round in Charleston (Volvo Car Open) on the 5th of April 2021.
