In one of their most thrilling matches, Rybakina "escaped" with a victory. After winning the first set, Rybakina suffered a
Elena Rybakina holds a career head-to-head lead over Victoria Azarenka as of early 2026. Their rivalry is defined by a clash of styles: Rybakina’s explosive power and serve against Azarenka’s veteran consistency and elite return game. Recent Encounters (2024) Elena Rybakina - Victoria Azarenka
Rybakina advanced after Azarenka withdrew mid-match with the score at In one of their most thrilling matches, Rybakina
Azarenka secured her first win in the rivalry after Rybakina was forced to retire due to illness just four games into the first set ( Elena Rybakina - Victoria Azarenka
"meltdown" in the second set before rallying to win a third-set tiebreak.