Twitter account The Tennis Letter outlined the path of Kazakh tennis player Elena Rybakina (No. 4) to clinch the title at the WTA 1000 event in Madrid, Spain. The tournament will take place from April 23 to May 5 with a total prize fund of 8,770,480 dollars.
According to the provided information, Rybakina’s potential path to the title in Madrid includes opponents such as Lucia Bronzetti/qualifier in the 2nd round, Marta Kostyuk/Lauren Davis in the 3rd round, Ekaterina Alexandrova/Anna Kalinskaya/Anna Blinkova in the 4th round, and potential matchups in the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final with various notable players.
It’s worth noting that Rybakina recently secured her victory at the WTA 500 — Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany, marking her third title in 2024 after triumphs at WTA 500 events in Brisbane, Australia, and Abu Dhabi, UAE. Rybakina’s recent success has also positively impacted her position in the global rankings.
