Zverev goes distance to scrape into third round as upsets rock US Open

American tennis sensation Elena Rybakina, currently the world's number two, showcased a commanding performance to advance to the third round of the US Open on Thursday. The Kazakh tennis star, aiming to climb to the summit of the WTA rankings with a victory in New York, delivered on expectations during the final session at Louis Armstrong Stadium.

Rybakina showcased her strong form right from the start, breaking her opponent's serve early in the match and never relinquishing her lead. She closed out the first set in just 30 minutes, and in the second set, she continued her dominant play, breaking her opponent's serve again. Despite serving for the match, Bouzas Maneiro fought back, but Rybakina quickly regrouped and sealed the win with a decisive break.

After the match, Rybakina expressed her satisfaction with her performance, acknowledging that it wasn't perfect preparation but she was pleased to be in the third round. Her next opponent will be Ukrainian star Yuliia Starodubtseva, who had made a remarkable comeback to beat 32nd seed Maria Sakkari in her previous match.