Marketa Vondrousova delivered one of the most stirring performances of the tournament as she defeated Elena Rybakina in a gripping fourth-round match at the U.S. Open. The final score read 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, with Vondrousova sealing the win in just under two and a half hours. As the final point was played, she collapsed to her knees, overwhelmed by emotion, tears streaming down her face as the crowd roared in support.
Years of pain and perseverance
This moment was hard-earned. Vondrousova’s career has been repeatedly interrupted by injuries—wrist surgeries, shoulder problems, and long stretches of rehabilitation. Each time she’s been sidelined, she’s returned with quiet determination, refusing to let setbacks define her. Her Wimbledon title in 2023 was a breakthrough, but staying consistently healthy has remained elusive. This win against Rybakina, a former Wimbledon champion herself, was another powerful reminder of Vondrousova’s resilience.
The emotional weight of triumph
After the match, Vondrousova sat in her chair, burying her face in a towel as she tried to compose herself. The tears weren’t just about the win—they were about everything it took to get there. She later shared that she had been struggling with pain in her arm throughout the match, and had considered retiring mid-way. Instead, she pushed through, drawing on her experience and grit to outlast one of the tour’s most powerful players.
Looking ahead with hope
With this victory, Vondrousova advances to her first U.S. Open quarterfinal, where she will face Madison Keys. Her performance has reignited belief in her ability to contend for major titles, not just as a one-time champion, but as a consistent force. Whether or not she lifts another trophy in New York, her journey continues to inspire fans and fellow athletes alike.
Elena Rybakina in 2025
Currently ranked no.10, Rybakina played her last match on the 31st of August when she lost to world no.60 Marketa Vondrousova 6-4 5-7 6-2
in the 4th round of the U.S. Open (draw).Until now, during this year Elena has managed to achieve a 44-17 win-loss record. Elena clinched 1 title in Strasbourg.
Vondrousova at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.60, Vondrousova has achieved a composed 18-8 win-loss record in 2025. Vondrousova is playing at the U.S. Open where she beat the world no.163 Oksana Selekhmeteva 6-3 7-6(3), the world no.41 Mccartney Kessler 7-6(7) 6-2, the world no.8 Jasmine Paolini 7-6(4) 6-1 and the world no.10 Elena Rybakina 6-4 5-7 6-2.
Marketa Vondrousova will fight against the world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter. Their head to head is 5-4 for Sabalenka.
Marketa clinched 1 title in 2025 in Berlin.
Elena Rybakina and Marketa Vondrousova clashed against each other 3 times. The head to head is 2-1 for Vondrousova.