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Yuliia Starodubtseva Stuns Elena Rybakina in Major French Open Upset

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World No. 2 Elena Rybakina experienced a stunning early exit from the French Open, falling to unseeded Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva in the second round. Rybakina, who entered the tournament in strong form, dominated the first set with a 6-3 victory. However, Starodubtseva showcased remarkable resilience, mounting a comeback to claim the second set and ultimately securing the upset with a commanding 10-4 win in the decisive third-set tiebreaker.

[IMAGE_1] This marks the first time in six years that Rybakina has failed to reach the third round at Roland Garros. For Starodubtseva, the win is the most significant of her career, having never before defeated a top-10 opponent. She will now advance to face Chinese qualifier Wang Xiyu in the third round, carrying considerable momentum from this career-defining performance.

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