# Elena Rybakina def. Katarzyna Kawa

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:18823057/elena-rybakina-vs-katarzyna-kawa
Tour: WTA

Elena Rybakina defeated Katarzyna Kawa 6-1 3-6 6-1 in the 2026 Ningbo Open quarterfinal on hard courts on October 23, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-1 3-6 6-1
- Tournament: Ningbo Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Quarterfinals
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-23

## Player comparison
| Field | Elena Rybakina | Katarzyna Kawa |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | KAZ | POL |
| Birth date | 1999-06-17 | 1992-11-17 |
| Age | 27 | 33 |
| Height | 184 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 128 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 9196 | 586 |
| Elo (entering) | 2163 | 1694 |
| Current career W-L | 317-130 | 22-27 |
| Current career earnings | $35,354,162 | $1,608,653 |

Pre-match H2H: Elena Rybakina 0-0 Katarzyna Kawa.

## Stats
| Stat | Elena Rybakina | Katarzyna Kawa |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 8 | 2 |
| Double faults | 6 | 3 |
| 1st serve % | 59.7% | 50.6% |
| 1st serve points won % | 81.4% | 57.5% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 37.9% | 41.0% |
| BP saved % | 70.0% | 64.7% |
| BP converted % | 35.3% | 30.0% |
| Service points won % | 63.9% | 49.4% |
| Return points won % | 50.6% | 36.1% |
| Total points won % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +7.0 | -7.6 |
| Match Return+ | +7.6 | -7.0 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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