Rybakina out in biggest French Open upset so far
World number two Elena Rybakina suffered a surprise second-round defeat by 55th-ranked Yuliia Starodubtseva in the French Open, marking the biggest upset of the tournament so far. Rybakina, known for her powerful game, struggled with 71 unforced errors and poor first serve percentage.
Why it matters
This upset significantly impacts the women's singles draw at the French Open, ensuring Aryna Sabalenka retains her world number one ranking regardless of her own tournament performance and opening up opportunities for other players.
French Open 2026 results: Elena Rybakina knocked out by Yuliia Starodubtseva in biggest upset so far - BBC Sport
The article objectively reports a sports result, focusing on player performance, rankings, and tournament implications using factual and neutral language typical of sports journalism.
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