French Open: Elena Rybakina moves into round two with straight sets win over Brenda Fruhvirtova

Elena Rybakina proved too strong for teenager Brenda Fruhvirtova, winning their first round French Open match 6-4 6-2. Fruhvirtova, 16, showcased her undeniable potential on her Roland-Garros debut, threatening an upset with an early break, but Rybakina proved too strong and can now look forward to playing Linda Noskova in the next round. Ad «She played really well, especially for me,» said Rybakina.

Roland-GarrosSwiatek's French Open defence starts against Bucsa, Gauff and Rybakina lie in wait25/05/2023 AT 12:55 «I don’t remember what I was doing at her age. If she keeps going like this, she’ll [become] really good. »We never played against each other.

Perhaps I got used to playing against the same players, and that’s why I didn’t start well. It took time to figure out how to play this [match], but overall I’m pleased to come through it. When I’m down it’s nice to hear the support of the crowd." The early signs were ominous for the Rybakina on Court Suzanne-Lenglen after she was finally broken at 4-3 having saved a break point in the previous match.