Rybakina made an encouraging start despite her recent injury concerns, but Bouzas Maneiro could have an opportunity to test her fitness and keep the match close.
Bouzas Maneiro Faces A Tough Test Against Rybakina
- Bouzas Maneiro has a 5–1 record in second-round matches at Grand Slam tournaments.
- She has a 3–9 career record against Top 10 players.
- Rybakina has a 2–3 record in second-round matches at the US Open.
- She has not lost to a player ranked outside the Top 100 at a Grand Slam since 2022.
HTH - Elena Rybakina leads 1-0
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Cup | — | Hard | Elena Rybakina | 6-2, 6-3 |
Bouzas Maneiro Battles Through a Difficult Season
Jessica Bouzas Maneiro defeated Darja Vidmanova in straight sets to reach the second round this week, winning 6-3, 6-4. Despite losing her serve twice, she remained in control for much of the match and converted five of the six break-point opportunities she created.
The 23-year-old has lost significant ranking points during the North American swing so far after failing to defend her quarterfinal points at the Canadian Open and her fourth-round run in Cincinnati, which recently pushed her outside the Top 100.
She has played 21 events on tour this year and registered multiple main-draw wins only three times, reaching the quarterfinals in Rabat and Nottingham and the third round at Wimbledon, highlighting her struggles for consistency at this level.
However, she heads into this clash with an impressive 5-1 record in second-round matches at Grand Slams. Her only defeat at this stage came against Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open last year.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Age | Born 24 September 2002 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 105 |
| Career High | No. 40 (18 August 2025) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 88 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |
Rybakina Eases Fitness Concerns With a Dominant Start
Elena Rybakina started her US Open campaign with a dominant straight-sets victory over Thea Frodin in the first round, winning 6-3, 6-2. She saved both break points she faced and broke her opponent's serve three times during the match.
Rybakina recently retired in Cincinnati due to an ankle injury following her runner-up finish in Toronto, raising concerns about her fitness heading into the US Open. However, she showed few signs of discomfort in her opening-round performance.
Despite some struggles during the grass-court season, she has enjoyed an impressive year overall, recording 10 quarterfinal-or-better results. She also has a chance to claim the No. 1 ranking if she reaches at least the semifinals here at the US Open.
She heads into this match with a 3-2 record in second-round matches at the US Open and has never previously reached the third round here in consecutive appearances.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Age | Born 17 June 1999 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 2 |
| Career High | No. 2 (16 March 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 3 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 13 |