Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan meets Yuliia Starodubtseva of Ukraine on Saturday evening at the US Open, with their third-round women's singles match scheduled for 8:10 PM EDT on Grandstand court. Both players enter the draw with their spots still very much alive, with Rybakina seeking to advance past the Round 3 stage while Starodubtseva looks to reach the fourth round for the first time at a Grand Slam tournament. The match carries significant weight in the WTA draw, with each set played determining who moves closer to the second week. Playing under the lights at Flushing Meadows, the surface will favor power and consistency from the baseline, particularly on the Grandstand court where the atmosphere builds throughout the evening session.
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Elena Rybakina vs. Yuliia Starodubtseva: US Open Round 3 Preview
Women's Singles
Sat, September 5th at 8:10 PM EDT
New York, USA
Matchup
Elena Rybakina vs. Yuliia Starodubtseva
Tournament
US Open
Draw / Round
Women's Singles | Round 3
Start
Sat, September 5th at 8:10 PM EDT
Venue / Court
New York, USA | Grandstand
Coverage
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Yuliia Starodubtseva
Avery Baseline is backing Yuliia Starodubtseva over Elena Rybakina in this matchup.
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Elena Rybakina vs Yuliia Starodubtseva
Start
2026-09-05 20:10:00
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