Upset at Roland Garros: Starodubtseva Stuns Rybakina

Elena Rybakina, the second seed at the French Open, was defeated by Ukrainian Yuliia Starodubtseva in a thrilling second-round match. Despite Rybakina's efforts, including 71 unforced errors, Starodubtseva celebrated her first top-five victory, advancing to face either Hailey Baptiste or Wang Xiyu in the next round.

Elena Rybakina exited the French Open after a stunning 3-6, 6-1, 7-6(10-4) loss to Ukrainian Yuliia Starodubtseva. The second seed, following her Australian Open triumph, struggled on Court Suzanne Lenglen and succumbed to a fierce challenge in the deciding set.

Rybakina committed 71 unforced errors throughout the match, ultimately losing focus during the tiebreak. Starodubtseva celebrated her achievement as the crowd cheered on her hard-fought victory. It marked her first win against a top-five player, setting her up for a third-round clash against either Hailey Baptiste or Wang Xiyu.

Reflecting on her performance, Rybakina expressed disappointment, acknowledging that despite good practice sessions and a recent clay title win in Stuttgart, she failed to elevate her game. "Too many unforced errors," she lamented, "The energy wasn't there."