Elena Rybakina Secures Quarter-Final Berth at Miami Open with Victory Over Madison Keys

Fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina (24) showcased her dominance at the Miami Open on Monday, defeating Florida native Madison Keys (29) in a compelling encounter, setting up a highly anticipated quarter-final clash with Maria Sakkari (28), who received a walkover into the next round.

Rybakina demonstrated superior efficiency on the court, winning over 80% of her first-serve points and capitalizing on three out of eight break point opportunities during the 84-minute showdown against Keys.

Expressing her satisfaction with the performance, Rybakina, representing Kazakhstan, acknowledged the challenge posed by Keys’ aggressive playing style and emphasized the need to stay focused throughout the match, especially on the return.

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Despite withdrawing from her opening match at Indian Wells due to illness, where she was the defending champion, Rybakina’s triumph in Miami marks her eighth quarter-final appearance in her last ten WTA 1000 events.

In other early women’s action, Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan emerged victorious over Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina, the 32nd seed, in a hard-fought contest.

Sakkari, originally slated to compete in the day’s opening match, received an unexpected advancement into the quarter-finals as Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya withdrew from their fourth-round encounter due to health concerns. Kalinskaya’s journey to the round of 16 in Miami was characterized by impressive victories over Wang Xiyu of China and Latvian ninth seed Jelena Ostapenko.

Expressing regret over her inability to compete, Kalinskaya cited health issues as the reason for her withdrawal, expressing gratitude for the support received from fans.

Looking ahead to her upcoming clash with Sakkari, Rybakina acknowledged the challenge posed by her opponent, who arrived in Miami following a runner-up finish to world number one Iga Swiatek at the Indian Wells final.

Anticipating a tough battle, Rybakina emphasized her commitment to thorough preparation and maintaining physical freshness, expressing hope for a favorable outcome in the encounter.

As Rybakina progresses in the tournament, her journey continues to captivate fans, underscoring the intensity and excitement of the Miami Open.