Tennis
Sventek – out. Lost to Rybakina, the world’s first racket in straight sets
The world’s first racket Iga Sventek (Poland) Finished playing at the Australian Open.
In the 1/8 final of AO 2023 Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan, WTA 25) defeated the Polish tennis player in 1 hour and 30 minutes in two sets.
Australian Open 2023. 1/8 final
Iga Sventek (Poland) [1] – Elena Rybakina (Kazakhistan) [22] – 4:6, 4:6
For Elena, this is her first victory over Iga in the Tour.
Rybakina was born in Moscow, but changed federation and citizenship during her tennis career. Now the girl represents Kazakhstan.
Rybakina won Wimbledon in 2022.
Wimbledon champion made a BIG statement 😳
🇰🇿 Elena Rybakina beats top seed Swiatek!#AusOpen • #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/fIEeCCioAr
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 22, 2023
Letting your racket do the talking 🤫
🇰🇿 Elena Rybakina • @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis • #AusOpen • #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/o42uktZv5v
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 22, 2023
Source: Sport UA
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