Elena Rybakina has opened her US Open campaign with a victory, keeping her hopes of becoming world number one firmly in focus.
The result gives Rybakina a positive start at the tournament as she competes in the race for the top ranking. She said the prospect of reaching number one was motivating her, while stressing that she was concentrating on the immediate task rather than looking too far ahead.
Rybakina described her approach as taking things “day by day”. Her comments suggest she is balancing the significance of the ranking battle with the need to focus on each match as the tournament progresses.
Her winning opening provides an early boost in the pursuit of the number one position. Further progress at the US Open will determine how the race develops, with Rybakina now preparing to continue her campaign after securing her first victory.
