Rybakina Faces Andreescu in Thrilling Rome Showdown

ROME, Italy – Elena Rybakina will face Bianca Andreescu in the third round of the Italian Open on May 10, 2025. The match will take place at the Foro Italico, where Rybakina is looking to continue her impressive run on outdoor clay.

Rybakina extended her winning streak to seven matches in Rome with a 7-6, 6-2 victory against Eva Lys. The 11th seed, who won the title in Rome last year, has a solid 12-3 record in this tournament and leads the head-to-head against Andreescu 3-0. Their most recent encounter was in Madrid last month, where Rybakina dominated with a 6-3, 6-2 scoreline.

Andreescu also reached the third round after defeating Olympic silver medallist Donna Vekic 6-1, 3-6, 6-2. Despite her recent success, analysts believe her playing style may struggle against Rybakina’s powerful serve and aggressive play.

Rybakina’s consistent performance has made her a favorite, and many predict she will continue her winning ways against Andreescu in what promises to be an exciting clash.

“I feel good on the court, and I am ready for the challenge,” Rybakina said after her win over Lys. Tennis fans can catch the match live on Sky Sports Tennis in the UK and Tennis Channel in the US, while online streaming will be available through Sky Go and the Tennis Channel website.