It's time to get serious at the Australian Open. Already in the match of the first round there will be a real blow. Last year's finalist Yelena Rybakina and former WTA runner-up Karolina Pliskova will play on opposite sides of the net. Who will come out on top? Live coverage and live score from the match Jelena Rybakina – Karolina Pliskova on Polsatsport.pl.
After winning on the Brisbane courts, it seemed that there was no stopping Elena Rybakina's momentum. Unsurprisingly, the Kazakh lost in the quarterfinals of the next event. Ekaterina Alexandrova found a way to become the world's No. 3 tennis player, beating her top-seeded opponent in straight sets.
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This has seriously shaken the position of Rybakina, who would be the biggest favorite to win the Australian Open title if she wins on the Adelaide courts. The loss to Alexandrova again raised questions about whether the Kazakh could maintain her high fitness throughout the Grand Slam tournament.
Everything will be revealed during Kazazka's first match on Melbourne courts. Rybakin will have a tough time ahead, as a fight with the experienced Karolina Pliskova is never the easiest. The 31-year-old Czech won the last tournament in Australia. He dominated the competition in Brisbane in 2020, but it has been more than four years since then. Since then, Pliskova has not been able to return to her best form. Unfortunately, the WTA ranked 37th tennis player faced one of the most difficult opponents. Will Rybakina beat the Czech for the third time in a row without dropping a set?
Live coverage and live score from the match Jelena Rybakina – Karolina Pliskova on Polsatsport.pl. Starting at around 09:00.
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