Elena Rybakina - Victoria Azarenka May 2026
"meltdown" in the second set before rallying to win a third-set tiebreak.
Rybakina advanced after Azarenka withdrew mid-match with the score at Elena Rybakina - Victoria Azarenka
Elena Rybakina holds a career head-to-head lead over Victoria Azarenka as of early 2026. Their rivalry is defined by a clash of styles: Rybakina’s explosive power and serve against Azarenka’s veteran consistency and elite return game. Recent Encounters (2024) "meltdown" in the second set before rallying to
Azarenka secured her first win in the rivalry after Rybakina was forced to retire due to illness just four games into the first set ( Rybakina suffered a
In one of their most thrilling matches, Rybakina "escaped" with a victory. After winning the first set, Rybakina suffered a