Bencic sees off Rybakina - Tennis Majors

For the match, Bencic had a highly-impressive 75 percent win rate on her first serve points, and this was matched with a respectable 65 percent of first serves in. However, the serve wasn’t the only weapon within her utility belt as she created 13 break-point chances on Rybakina’s serve with precise returns, despite only converting on four opportunities.

After the victory, the Swiss was asked what the win meant to her:

“I’m so happy this is happening. I worked really hard to come back. It wasn’t an easy road. I’m so excited the results are coming so fast. It doesn’t mean the work is over. I have a long way to go. I’m really enjoying myself on the court. Thank you so much for the support.”

I worked really hard to come back. It wasn’t an easy road.

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Bencic will play American Ashlyn Krueger next.

The world No 157 previously defeated Slovak Rebecca Sramkova (6-2, 3-6, 6-1), Russian lucky loser Veronika Kudermetova (6-0, 6-0) and Czech wild card Marketa Vondrousova (7-5, 6-3) ahead of her victory.

Earlier in the tournament, Rybakina, ranked No 5, edged out American qualifier Katie Volynets (2-6, 6-4, 6-4) and Tunisian Ons Jabeur (6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (4)).

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