Ruthless Rybakina sets up Krejcikova Wimbledon semi-final

English Woman's Journal - Ruthless Rybakina sets up Krejcikova Wimbledon semi-final

SPORTS 10.07.2024

Ruthless Rybakina sets up Krejcikova Wimbledon semi-final / Photo: HENRY NICHOLLS - AFP

Former champion Elena Rybakina crushed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday to set up a Wimbledon semi-final against Barbora Krejcikova.

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The 2022 winner from Kazakhstan broke the Ukrainian 21st seed four times in a match lasting just 61 minutes on Centre Court.

Rybakina was broken in the first game in front of the watching Queen Camilla but hit back straight away and barely put a foot wrong after that.

"It's always tough to play against Elina, she's a great player, great fighter. No matter the score, it is not as easy as it might look like," she said.

"Of course I have such amazing memories from 2022 and I'm just enjoying every time I step on the court, especially when I play good. It's just really amazing."

Rybakina, the highest-ranking player left in the women's draw, said she did not like to be labelled as the favourite, adding: "I have an aggressive style of game, I have a huge serve so it's a big advantage."

The 25-year-old Russian-born player crunched 28 winners to Svitolina's eight, including seven aces.

Czech player Krejcikova beat Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets in a battle between former French Open champions in the other semi-final.

A.Wallace--EWJ

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English Woman's Journal - Ruthless Rybakina sets up Krejcikova Wimbledon semi-final