Rybakina sweeps past Osaka to close in on number one ranking
Elena Rybakina sweeps aside two-time champion Naomi Osaka to reach the US Open quarter-finals and close in on becoming world number one.
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Notable Quotes
"Of course I want it, I don't know anyone who won't want this."
— Elena Rybakina , Athlete
"I thought about it, and if I win another Grand Slam, it's not going to change my life."
— Naomi Osaka , Athlete
Key People
Aryna Sabalenka is a Belarusian tennis player who was defeated by Andreeva in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros.
Elena Rybakina is a Kazakhstani professional tennis player and the 2022 Wimbledon champion.
Iga Swiatek is a prominent Polish tennis player and former Australian Open junior doubles finalist.
Naomi Osaka is a two-time Grand Slam champion from Japan.
Zheng Qinwen is a Chinese professional tennis player and Olympic champion.
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Elena Rybakina sweeps aside two-time champion Naomi Osaka to reach the US Open quarter-finals and close in on becoming world number one.
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