Elena Rybakina advanced to the US Open quarter-finals after a commanding performance against four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. The 27-year-old Rybakina secured the victory in just 66 minutes, dropping only four points on her serve in a display described as near flawless.
Rybakina, who had not dropped a set in her previous three matches at the tournament, controlled the contest from the outset. She established an early double break in the first set, which she sealed in 21 minutes. Osaka showed increased resistance in the second set but failed to convert her sole break point opportunity. Rybakina then seized control again, breaking Osaka's serve to go up 4-3 before closing out the match. She finished with seven aces and 29 winners, compared to Osaka's nine.
Rybakina's dominant performance moves her closer to potentially achieving the world number one ranking. She has consistently performed well in the tournament, reaching this stage without losing a set.