The briefing
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina defeated Alexandra Eala 6-4, 6-3 to move into the Round of 16 at the Rome tournament. The victory gives Rybakina a tour-leading 29 wins this season and keeps her 2023 champion’s momentum alive in the Italian capital.
Original headline
Rybakina secures tour-leading 29th victory with win over Eala in Rome