Elena Rybakina Begins US Open Campaign with Victory

Elena Rybakina commenced her US Open journey with a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over 17-year-old wildcard Thea Frodin. This match marked Rybakina's return after a heel injury forced her to withdraw from the Cincinnati Masters last month.

The world number two is in pursuit of her second major title of the year, having previously won the Australian Open. Rybakina is currently trailing Aryna Sabalenka by 434 points in the rankings and could ascend to the top position by reaching the semi-finals in New York.

Despite concerns about her fitness, Rybakina displayed strong performance on serve, dropping only three points in the first set. She faced minimal challenges from Frodin, who was making her WTA Tour main-draw debut. Rybakina expressed satisfaction with her performance and emphasized the importance of focusing on her recovery.