Aryna Sabalenka thanks Billie Jean King after Australian Open win
It's Sabalenka's first title.
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Elena Rybakina upset Serena Williams 6-3, 7-5 in the fourth round of the French Open on Sunday.
Williams never quite got into her rhythm, committing 19 unforced errors in the two-set match. Rybakina capitalized on the former French Open champion’s shaky services game, breaking Williams five times.
Rybakina right on 🎯#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/1VUcw5soFv
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 6, 2021
Rybakina now advances to her first-ever Grand Slam quarterfinal. The No. 21 seed will face No. 31 seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, fresh off her own three-set win over Victoria Azarenka.
Williams’ quest for her 24th Grand Slam title will have to wait for Wimbledon, which is set to begin on June 28.
It's Sabalenka's first title.
Instead, she'll set her sights on the doubles bracket.
Pegula is the last American woman standing.
Both lost in straight sets.