World number two Rybakina out in biggest French Open upset so far

Rybakina out in biggest French Open upset so far Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Elena Rybakina is a two-time quarter-finalist at the French OpenPublished5 minutes agoWorld number two Elena Rybakina suffered a surprise second-round defeat by world number 55 Yuliia Starodubtseva in the biggest French Open upset so far.Despite winning the opening set, Rybakina looked far from her clinical best as Starodubtseva mounted an impressive comeback to win 3-6 6-1 7-6 (10-4).Known for her big serve and precise hitting, reigning Australian Open champion Rybakina committed 71 unforced errors and landed just 53% of her first serves.It is the first time Kazakhstan's Rybakina has failed to reach the third round at Roland Garros since 2020.Rybakina's early exit also means Aryna Sabalenka will keep her world number one ranking regardless of her result at Roland Garros.Related topicsTennisMore on this storyLive scores, results and order of playGet tennis news sent straight to your phonePublished16 August 2025