Elena Rybakina expresses her satisfaction with her victory against Madison Keys at the Miami Open, noting that it was her best match of the tournament so far. She discusses the importance of being aggressive against an aggressive player like Keys and admits that she is still recovering physically but improving with each match. Looking ahead to her upcoming match against Maria Sakkari, Rybakina acknowledges the challenges of facing a confident opponent.

Why the glasses

She also explains that the glasses she wears are for recovery and aid her in getting back to top form. Reflecting on her year so far, Rybakina acknowledges some disappointments but overall feels that she has played well and is on a good road to success at the Miami Open.

Rybakina in Miami, ranking, and results in 2024

Now ranked no.4, Elena achieved a 20-3 win-loss record in 2024. Rybakina is currently having a run in Miami where she managed to beat the world no.91 Clara Tauson 3-6 7-5 6-4

, the world no.72 Taylor Townsend 6-3 6-7³

6-4 and the world no.18 Madison Keys 6-3 7-5.

Elena Rybakina will fight against the world no.9 Maria Sakkari in the quarter on Tuesday at 7:00 pm on STADIUM. Their current record is 2-1 for Rybakina.

Elena clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Brisbane and Abu Dhabi. The Kazakhstani reached the final in Doha (Qatar TotalEnergies Open).

The Kazakhstani won 7 titles in her career: 4 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)