Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Live feed Key events 16m ago Rybakina takes the first set 6-2 52m ago Preamble Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 2m ago 06.00 EDT *Minnen 2-6 0-4 Rybakina (denotes server) Minnen is posing question after question for the world No 4 but she seemingly has all the answers. Despite the one receiving the serve, it is Rybakina who is making her opponent move all across the court with strong forehands and dropshots.
Once again, it is break point and Rybakina deals with the second serve quickly. Share 5m ago 05.57 EDT Minnen 2-6 0-3 Rybakina* (denotes server) The games in which Rybakina serve end much more quickly with a few aces to wrap things up.
Nine games in a row with wins for Rybakina in this match. Minnen is not able to get a sniff. We get a quick shot of the other courts in Paris and they’re all drenched because of the rain.
Games have been pushed back to 12.15pm local time. Share 8m ago 05.
53 EDT *Minnen 2-6 0-2 Rybakina (denotes server) Rybakina is, of course, known as a big hitter and accurate server. But she has recently been adding these precise drop shots to her game that have made her much more well rounded. Minnen just can’t keep up.
Share 11m ago 05.51 EDT Minnen 2-6 0-1 Rybakina* (denotes server) Wow! Great effort from Minnen. Rybakina hits her shots all over the court but the Belgian twists her body and manages to return every single ball, her last backhand flyin.
