Elena Rybakina vs Sofia Kenin — Dubai Quarter-final
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Rybakina E.
Elena Rybakina defeated Sofia Kenin 6-2 7-6 in the Dubai quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Elena Rybakina came in ranked #2, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Elena Rybakina extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Key context
- Match story: Elena Rybakina closed it out in two sets, 6–2 7–6.
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-06 | Indian Wells | R64 | hard | Elena Rybakina | 7-6(6) 7-6(5) |
| 2020-02-17 | Dubai | R32 | hard | Elena Rybakina | 6-7(2) 6-3 6-3 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (96 vs 67). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadRybakina E.: 8 days rest · 3 matches (14d) · Kenin S.: 10 days rest · 2 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About