Rybakina leaves no options for Jessica Bouzas

Elena Rybakina did not give any chance to Jessica Bouzas in the second round of the US Open 2026, winning with a score of 6-2 6-4 in just over an hour of play. The Kazakh player seems to be fully recovered from the injury that caused her withdrawal at WTA Cincinnati against Iga Swiatek, and the number 1 in the WTA ranking is closer than ever.

Rybakina's aim is to finish the Grand Slam season on a high note and in the process dethrone Aryna Sabalenka. Winning the US Open would mean her second major of the year after Australia, and it would also leave her just one title (Roland Garros) away from completing the Career Grand Slam. Moreover, to be number 1 she only needs to reach the semifinals, regardless of what Aryna does, so she is three victories away from achieving her goal.

A Hard Court Specialist

On hard court, Rybakina is a true powerhouse. That said, in 2026 the surfaces have mattered little to the Kazakh player, as she has excelled in most tournaments she has played. Today it was Bouzas who had to endure, as she could have gone home with a much larger score.

In the first set, Rybakina broke the Spaniard's serve twice, foreshadowing a long night for her, and in the second, she led 5-2. However, Bouzas managed to break back and even served for 5-5, but it was at that moment when Elena picked up the pace again and avoided greater scares. A performance in line with what she has shown in this tour, as Iga Swiatek and her physicality have been the only rivals Rybakina has faced so far.

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