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Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk raise trophies for war-torn Ukraine on the tennis court

It’s more than just poignant and intentional handshake snubs from Ukrainian players on the tennis courts these days

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Elina Svitolina rallies past Elena Rybakina to reach Italian Open semis Deadspin | Elina Svitolina rallies past Elena Rybakina to reach Italian Open semis

MAY 14 • DEADSPIN.COM

Knocked out in Rome quarters Rybakina lost 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals of Rome on Wednesday.

Impact Rybakina couldn't keep it up after a strong start as she fell in three sets to the No. 10-ranked Ukrainian after two hours and 24 minutes on court. The 26-year-old Kazakh won 106 points compared to 102 points for Svitolina in the loss. Rybakina will now head to Paris for the French Open, which begins May 24.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Svitolina saves 16 break points, stuns Rybakina to reach first Rome semifinal since 2018 Elina Svitolina fought off break point after break point against Elena Rybakina on Wednesday, saving 16 across three sets to upset the World...

MAY 13 • WTATENNIS.COM

Elena Rybakina vs Elina Svitolina preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction & betting tips | Italian Open 2026 Fixture: (2) Elena Rybakina vs (7) Elina Svitolina

MAY 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Svitolina vs. Rybakina Prediction at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia – Wednesday, May 13 In the Internazionali BNL d'Italia quarterfinals on Wednesday, Elina Svitolina faces Elena Rybakina.In this match versus Svitolina (+195), R...

MAY 12 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Races to Rome quarterfinals Rybakina won 6-0, 6-2 over Karolina Pliskova in the fourth round of Rome on Monday.

Impact Rybakina turned in her best performance of the tournament so far as she hammered the No. 130-ranked Czech in straight sets across just 58 minutes on court to reach the quarterfinals. The No. 2 seed has made at least the quarters in seven out of nine tournament appearances this season. Rybakina will play No. 7 seed Elina Svitolina (4-3 H2H) next.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Svitolina, Rybakina dominate as quarterfinal clash of past Rome champions awaits After dominant wins in the fourth round, past Rome champions Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina meet for the second time in 2026 for a spot...

MAY 11 • WTATENNIS.COM

Elena Rybakina vs Karolina Pliskova preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction & betting tips | Italian Open 2026 Fixture: (2) Elena Rybakina vs Karolina Pliskova

MAY 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Into fourth round in Rome Rybakina won 6-4, 6-3 over Alexandra Eala in the third round of Rome on Sunday.

Impact Rybakina turned in her second straight-set win in a row to start the tournament as she moved past her No. 42-ranked opponent to reach the fourth round after one hour and 33 minutes on court. The 26-year-old Kazakh claimed 62% of service points and 47% of return points in the contest. Rybakina will play either Laura Siegemund (6-1 H2H) or Karolina Pliskova (4-0 H2H) next.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rybakina secures tour-leading 29th victory with win over Eala in Rome World No. 2 Elena Rybakina booked her spot in the Round of 16 in Rome for the first time since her 2023 title-winning campaign, defeating Al...

MAY 10 • WTATENNIS.COM

Alexandra Eala vs Elena Rybakina preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction & betting tips | Italian Open 2026 Fixture: Alexandra Eala vs Elena Rybakina

MAY 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Andeeva overcomes Golubic in three sets to reach Rome fourth round Mirra Andreeva continued her clay-court excellence Saturday in Rome, collecting a three-set win over Viktorija Golubic to advance to the Rou...

MAY 9 • WTATENNIS.COM

Wins R2 in Rome Rybakina defeated Maria Sakkari in the round of 64 of the Rome Masters with a score of 6-4, 6-1 on Friday.

Impact Rybakina produced five aces in the match. In comparison, her opponent did not produce an ace. Rybakina won 61.7 percent service points as well, considerably higher than Sakkari, who won 43.9 percent points while serving. Next up for Rybakina will be the Philippines' Alexandra Eala.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

"It's obvious no one wants to talk to Elena Rybakina" - Fans blame coach Vukov after Kazakh's 'sad' no-contact admission about French Open boycott Elena Rybakina's fans recently expressed their frustration with her coach Stefano Vukov after she admitted that no contact was made with her...

MAY 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

No. 1 Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don't get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka believes tennis players should organize a boycott if they don’t start receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the Grand Slams

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Rome draw breakdown: Eyeing another title, Sabalenka leads a deep field While Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina lead the field at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, the early rounds bring their own intrigue as the...

MAY 4 • WTATENNIS.COM

Shocking defeat in Madrid Rybakina lost to Anastasia Potapova in the round of 16 of the Madrid Masters with a score of 7-6, 6-4 on Monday.

Impact Rybakina converted three break points in 10 attempts, one fewer than her opponent. She won 63.6 percent points on first serve. In comparison, Potapova won 75.5 percent points on first serve. It was Rybakina's just fifth defeat in 30 matches in the singles category in the 2026 season.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Potapova tops Pliskova in Madrid to become 1st 'lucky loser' in semifinals at a WTA 1000-level event

Anastasia Potapova has become the first ‘lucky loser’ to reach the semifinals of a WTA 1000 event

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Potapova stuns Rybakina in midnight upset to reach Madrid quarterfinals Anastasia Potapova earned her fourth career Top 5 win in the early moments of Tuesday morning in Madrid, upsetting World No. 2 Elena Rybakin...

APRIL 27 • WTATENNIS.COM

Sabalenka avoids Madrid Open virus scare and Osaka upset. Gauff and Rybakina lose

Tennis players are facing an unknown opponent at the Madrid Open

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Rybakina prevails in tight three-setter against Zheng in Madrid Elena Rybakina was down but not out Sunday night in Madrid, coming from a set down to defeat Zheng Qinwen 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in 2 hours and 21 mi...

APRIL 26 • WTATENNIS.COM

Wins another three-setter in Madrid Rybakina won 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 over Qinwen Zheng in the third round of Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Rybakina notched her sixth victory in a row as she once again rallied from a set down against her No. 36-ranked opponent to win in three sets after two hours and 22 minutes on court. Three of the six wins during the No. 2-ranked Kazakh's win streak have come after she dropped the opening set. Rybakina will play either Anastasia Potapova (1-1 H2H) or No. 21 seed Jelena Ostapenko (4-2 H2H) next.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Survives opener in Madrid Rybakina won 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 over Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the second round of Madrid on Friday.

Impact Fresh off her second title of the season last week in Stuttgart, Rybakina avoided an early exit at this WTA 1000 tournament as she rallied past the No. 71-ranked Romanian in three sets after two hours and 29 minutes on court. The No. 2 seed secured 58% of service points and 44% of return points in the narrow win. Rybakina will play No. 32 seed Qinwen Zheng (3-1 H2H) in the third round.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Rybakina, Zheng pull off comebacks in Madrid to set third-round meeting Elena Rybakina and Zheng Qinwen both had to come from a set down, then a break down in the decider, against Elena-Gabriela Ruse and Sofia Ke...

APRIL 24 • WTATENNIS.COM

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Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk raise trophies for war-torn Ukraine on the tennis court

No. 1 Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don't get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues

Potapova tops Pliskova in Madrid to become 1st 'lucky loser' in semifinals at a WTA 1000-level event

Sabalenka avoids Madrid Open virus scare and Osaka upset. Gauff and Rybakina lose