Rybakina on track to recover from injury and play at US Open
- World number two Elena Rybakina confirmed on Saturday she is on track to compete at the Open at Flushing Meadows, recovering from a leg injury suffered earlier this month.
- The injury occurred during her Cincinnati Open quarter-final against Iga Swiatek on Aug 20, leaving Rybakina unable to walk or serve without significant pain for several days.
- After a week of rest and medical treatment, the Kazakh returned to practice, stating, "I started to practice, so I feel well," while expressing satisfaction with her recovery progress.
- American Thea Frodin awaits Rybakina in the opening round of the final Grand Slam, where Rybakina aims to compete only when she is "100% sure" of her fitness.
- Reaching the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows could allow Rybakina to supplant Aryna Sabalenka atop the World rankings, though Rybakina has emphasized she is not focused on ranking gains.
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Rybakina on track to recover from injury and play at US Open
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Rybakina eases injury fears ahead of US Open
"I started to practice, so I feel well," the Kazakh said Saturday. "We're still making some adjustments, but overall I'm happy how we dealt with the problem. We worked hard and likely it's all good right now and it's just a matter of a couple more practices and then, yeah, going on the match." Rybakina can supplant Aryna Sabalenka atop the world rankings if she reaches the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows -- regardless of whether the Belarusian c…
World number two Elena Rybakina said she has resumed training and her physical condition is improving ahead of the US Open. The Australian Open champion was forced to retire during her quarterfinal match against Iga Schwontek at the Cincinnati tournament due to heel pain, but is now back on court in New York.
Elena Rybakina Targets US Open Glory Following Troublesome Injury
Elena Rybakina has eased fears about her fitness ahead of the US Open by saying she has confidence in the recent rehabilitation process she has undergone. Rybakina, who will be seeded second in the women’s draw, suffered a blow leading up to the final Grand Slam of the year after a heel injury forced her […]
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