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Rybakina Dominates Cristian, Advances at National Bank Open

8/1/2025

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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan showcased her dominance at the WTA 1000 National Bank Open, crushing Romania's Jaqueline Cristian 6-0, 7-6. Rybakina's fierce performance left Cristian scoreless in the first set. Next up, she faces Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska, while fellow Kazakh player Yulia Putintseva fell short in the second round.

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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan showcased her dominance at the WTA 1000 National Bank Open, crushing Romania's Jaqueline Cristian 6-0, 7-6. Rybakina's fierce performance left Cristian scoreless in the first set. Next up, she faces Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska, while fellow Kazakh player Yulia Putintseva fell short in the second round.