Elena Rybakina says she will need some “magic” if she is to go deep in Melbourne after struggling with a back problem in her third-round win.
Sixth seed Rybakina, runner-up at Melbourne Park two years ago, beat Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska 6-3 6-4 but needed a medical timeout after just three games.
The 25-year-old Kazakh was visibly struggling to move and needed seven match points to close out victory.
Asked afterwards if her back was OK, Rybakina replied: “Not really. I will see my physio and hopefully he does some magic.
“It’s not so good since it’s [my] lower back. Hopefully we can do everything possible.
“But for now it doesn’t seem too good, to be honest.”
Former Wimbledon champion Rybakina had a number of injury problems in 2024, struggling at various points with fatigue, illness and a back issue.
Rybakina will face Madison Keys, who beat Danielle Collins 6-4 6-4 later on Saturday, in the fourth round on Monday.
Meanwhile American eighth seed Emma Navarro won her her third successive three-set encounter with a 6-4 3-6 6-4 victory over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur.
The 23-year-old will next face Russian ninth seed Daria Kasatkina, who beat Kazakh Yulia Putintseva 7-5 6-1.
The Australian Open 2025 has seen some incredible matches and upsets, but in the end, it was Elina Svitolina who emerged victorious, defeating fourth seed Jasmine Paolini in a thrilling final.
Svitolina, the former world number one, showed her class and experience as she battled past Paolini in a hard-fought match that went the distance. The Ukrainian star showcased her trademark fighting spirit and determination, ultimately prevailing in a closely contested encounter.
On the other side of the draw, Elena Rybakina also had an impressive run, making her way through to the semi-finals with some dominant performances. The Kazakh player displayed her power and athleticism on court, dispatching her opponents with ease.
In the end, it was Svitolina who proved to be too strong for Rybakina, as she claimed the title in Melbourne and solidified her status as one of the top players in the world. Congratulations to Elina Svitolina on her well-deserved victory at the Australian Open 2025!
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