Elena Rybakina defeated Mayar Sherif 6-1 6-4 in the Madrid round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Elena Rybakina came in ranked #1, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Elena Rybakina extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Rybakina E. took it in straight sets.
Rybakina E. and Sherif M. faced 7 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Rybakina E. went 7–2 (78%) against them, Sherif M. 2–6 (25%). Rybakina E. came out clearly better against 4 of 5 comparable opponents, Sherif M. against 0 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement).
Clay: Rybakina E. leads 1–0 · Hard: Rybakina E. leads 1–0
Elena Rybakina beat Mayar Sherif 6-1 6-4. Umpiry, "Elena Rybakina vs Mayar Sherif — Madrid Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2024-04-22/rybakina-vs-sherif-madrid-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 22 April 2024).