Elena Rybakina Advances to Qatar Open Semi-finals
Rybakina overcomes Fernandez in a straight-set victory, marking her 14th win of the season and keeping her title hopes alive.
- Elena Rybakina defeated Leylah Fernandez with a score of 6-4, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Qatar Open.
- The victory against Fernandez marks Rybakina's 14th win of the season, maintaining her position as a joint tour leader in wins.
- Rybakina, who has already won titles in Brisbane and Abu Dhabi this year, is aiming for her third title of the season.
- Ronaldinho Gaúcho, the former Brazilian football pro, was spotted in the stands, adding excitement to the match.
- Rybakina is set to face Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the semi-finals, following Pavlyuchenkova's win over Danielle Collins.