Match facts
Abu Dhabi 2021PlayersAt the time of the match
| Aryna Sabalenka | Elena Rybakina | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank at event | #10 | #19 |
| Ranking points | 4,220 | 2,696 |
| Seed | - | - |
| Country | BLR | KAZ |
| Age | 23 | 22 |
| Plays | Right | Right |
| Height | 182 cm | 184 cm |
| 2021 season | 45 - 18 | 33 - 23 |
| Hard record | 293 - 95 (75.5%) | 210 - 90 (70%) |
| Career record | 428 - 151 (73.9%) | 325 - 134 (70.8%) |
Head-to-head17 meetings
2026-03-17 · Miami · Hard
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Aryna Sabalenka3-66-37-6(6)FinalElena Rybakina 2026-01-19 · Australian Open · Hard
Elena Rybakina6-44-66-4FinalAryna Sabalenka 2025-11-01 · Riyadh Finals · Hard
Elena Rybakina6-37-6(0)FinalAryna Sabalenka 2025-10-06 · Wuhan · Hard
Aryna Sabalenka6-36-3QuarterfinalElena Rybakina 2025-08-07 · Cincinnati · Hard
Elena Rybakina6-16-4QuarterfinalAryna Sabalenka Road in Abu Dhabi2021
Aryna Sabalenka
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Serve statistics
| Aryna Sabalenka | Elena Rybakina | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 12 | 4 |
| Double faults | 4 | 5 |
| Service points | 79 | 98 |
| 1st serve in | 55.7% | 64.3% |
| 1st serve won | 68.2% | 71.4% |
| 2nd serve won | 60% | 54.3% |
| Service games | 14 | 15 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 7 | 3 / 5 |