Kazakh Tennis Player Advances at Canadian Open

Kazakh tennis player Elena Rybakina has showcased impressive form as she advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2025 Canadian Open in Montreal.

In the third round, Rybakina faced off against Romania’s Jaqueline Cristian and controlled the match from the start, claiming the first set with a dominant 6-0, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

Despite a tighter second set, Rybakina prevailed 7-6 to secure her victory.

Next up, the Kazakhstani star is scheduled to compete against Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska in the Round of 16.

Meanwhile, fellow Kazakh player Yulia Putintseva was eliminated in the first round of the WTA 1000 National Bank Open.