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Rybakina Escapes Three-Set Scare From Debutant Boisson

Rybakina's match exposed serving struggles, a surge of unforced errors, lingering fitness questions at Wimbledon.

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 30, 2026 Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in action during her first round match against France's Lois Boisson REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Overview

  • Elena Rybakina beat French debutant Lois Boisson 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 to reach the second round after a tight three-set match.
  • Rybakina made unusually high unforced-error totals across the match, which commentators said undermined her usual control of rallies.
  • Boisson forced the contest despite never having won on grass and took a medical timeout for a left-calf issue before grimacing again after a tumble in the third set.
  • Rybakina consulted her coaching team during the stoppage, who urged more energy and better footwork, and she acknowledged her serve percentage was below par.
  • The win follows a recent loss in Berlin and a warm-up withdrawal with hip discomfort, leaving questions about Rybakina's form and making her early rounds a storyline to watch at Wimbledon.