Paula Badosa vs. Elena Rybakina | 2023 Miami Round 3 | WTA Match Highlights

Watch the Match Highlights between Paula Badosa vs. Elena Rybakina at the 2023 Miami Open presented by Itaú.
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[@anggahoksifada121]

The Silent Charismatic Queen are unstopable!! the beauty and the skill

[@A_friendwithoutbenefits]

You often hear people talk about how calm Rybakina is, but few talk about how mentally tough she is. Her ability to stay ice cool under pressure and not get down on herself makes her one of the mentally toughest players in the WTA.

[@pawshands9706]

What a match. Big hitting and incredible athleticism from both women. Paula's fitness and movement have improved. Elena managed to turn up the heat when it counted the most.

[@bundletesla5882]

I agree. Paula is playing very well! But she needs to stop the looks, the dropping of the shoulders, and all the negative body language. That kind of disposition bleeds your confidence in matches. When she trusts herself just a little more, regardless of the scoreboard -- or a shot that went wide -- she will experience her true potential! Feel proud Paula!

[@boomfifa4971]

State the obvious

[@bundletesla5882]

@@boomfifa4971 I state what I want.

[@tche118]

I have just gained even more respects and likings towards Elena after this match, just like Paula’s reaction at the end of the match, that was pure respect from Paula.

[@fabrimedeiros9888]

They are friends.

[@achourazilbrown9836]

They are close friends and they play doubles together

[@deusexmachina9776]

Rybakina just didn't go away and got better as the match went on

[@herryken3630]

Go Rybakina. Supporting from Indonesia

[@luisbelgoderi6800]

Really liked Paula's face in the end .... like I really tried my best but you were better. Awesome match.

[@haniffmohamoodally]

Paula was so magnanimous in defeat.A class act.

[@simonharwood8488]

They're doubles partners so...

[@oliverjuria993]

Another emphatic win. What a girl !

[@mercedes-benz2582]

When she was losing 2:4 in the 2nd set, I believed that she would win 🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿

[@monotyc6085]

what flag is that?

[@mercedes-benz2582]

@@monotyc6085 Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

[@starmartir]

Wow I am really liking Elena’s game and determination 👍

[@NR-ov6po]

Bravo rybakina 👏👏🙌This is the match which enhances your resilience & mental toughness. Hope she can go all the way & complete sunshine double 😍🤞

[@STRAWYB]

@NR yes hope she takes the sunshine double.

[@MonicaHolly143]

Grand slam champ mentality ❤

[@xxxxxxxx8634]

She already won Wimbledon soooo

[@SSR3010]

The Champion mentality was on display here by Rybakina. Earlier she used to choke a lot on crucial points.

[@KanatLS]

Well said, those 2 matches at the olympics, I still can't forget them

[@ialok1]

@@KanatLS me too 😭😭😭

[@Irishb0y]

Rybakina 2023 has been a different player than before

[@jameslee1062]

And she’s only 23 years old.

[@miffedmax]

Rybakina has such pretty strokes. Good match from both.

[@Uaretheuniverse]

I wish for Elena's Sunshine Double 🙂

[@saulezhussupova3000]

Лена, ты просто супер!

[@dd81807]

This girl rybakina is playing for the tennis Gods right now, she can’t miss once she gets in the zone.

[@becjlk-_-45]

Paula was in shock! Elena my love❤

[@coacherful]

Rybakina is cool as ice and she did'nt even know it..The combination of her confidence, discipline, temperament and concentration creates her supreme level of mental and physical performance...Rybakina thinks her way through the match all the time..She creates an enjoyable and pleasurable atmosphere on or off the court at all times..Congratulations !

[@nathaliethomas9719]

I watched this match on TV live and whilst I like both players, I was rooting for Elena because the commentators were clearly wishing it would go Paula's way. Very sad to hear the favouritism come through.

[@Arthur.Herring.Studio]

Yes agreed.. it's not professional.

[@bluemountain3779]

I also agree. Glad Elena won

[@ulabula1680]

I never get tired of watching Elena. I really hope this is just the beginning, I want to see she challenging for number 1 rank and for a lot more Grand Slams and masters 1000 in the coming years.

[@kbk-3921]

คู่สุดโหดของWTA 🧡🌻

[@dwimusudem7943]

What a display of mental fortitude by Rybakina

[@vamsipasupuleti3732]

Call police, badosa was stolen the match .look at her back pocket it was not there . Rybakina came from behind and stole the match . What a performance by rybakina ,from matchpoint down to winning in 3 🎉

[@suneethapasupuleti1780]

😂

[@maniacuniverse5834]

🔥🔥🥵

[@Realfi]

Rybakina has shown in the last couple of matches that she has the ability to go to another level when she needs to. That's something great players can do.

[@bluemountain3779]

That's the making of a great player

[@einarsd4]

Another level my foot. Actually Rybakina lost this match you idiot as Rybakina's shot at Badosa's match point was out. If you think that it was in, then you are clueless about tennis rules.

[@nt4081]

Love that she won. However, It would be nice if she could play more strategic and tactical. I am thinking about Carlos and his way of tactics and smart shots. Power is great , but unleashed it equals an error.

[@edgarmacabasa6682]

So glad that no one has responded to @einars dubrovskis for he's just a troll and should not be fed any attention.

[@black.cake1]

Losing sets to mediocre players is not a good sign. When the clay season starts she is back to being no.20 anyway. Her tennis is very poor there.

[@almanns.batiao9516]

This match is like the FINALS! Congratulations to Lena for the win, and congratulations too to Paula for a great fight. But in the end, it is she who has the great fortitude who wins! Salute, Elena! Let's go for the "Sunshine Double"!

[@johndole9381]

I am glad you made it, Elena, although I was definitely nervous. Anyway, good luck and keep going toward your SUNSHINE DOUBLE, Elena....

[@maratsyzdykov7193]

Елена рыбакина из Казахстана победила испанскую бардосу поздравляем ❤

[@MrBdiddypop]

Rybakina has the heart of a champion.

[@RamZar50]

Rybakina stayed so composed even after a match point against her. These are matches she needs to boost her confidence and make her mentally tougher.

[@STRAWYB]

Been watching her for years now I think I see many more titles coming from her. Media did not hype her when she won Wimbledon but they are now watching her.

[@RamZar50]

@@STRAWYB I’m rooting for Rybakina to get to the final against Sabalenka for the second straight tournament. Rybakina is a Top 3 player along with Sabalenka and Swiatek although the best she can be even if she wins at Miami is No. 6. She needs to play better on Clay Courts if her rise in rankings is to continue.

[@STRAWYB]

@@RamZar50 yes I want her to take the sunshine double.

[@gravitydragon1904]

@@STRAWYB Because dumbass ATP/Wimbledon didn't give ranking points so she was still stuck in the top 30 despite having won Wimbledon.

[@krob2327]

Why is it all other sports are limiting testosterone levels in women’s categories but tennis allows levels ten times that of a biological female?

[@waqaskhan-ri6bk]

This class and perseverance from Rybakina was astounding. How on earth could she make such an awe-inspiring comeback after a point of a near certain defeat.

[@premanandramesh8969]

Just watching rybak makes me so calm. No outburst, no extravagance, no exaggeration at any moment. Just sleek

[@vbw4501]

And just because that, she never gets that media attention she deserves.

[@lucypedzinski1403]

Just like a Russian Robot ! ZERO PERSONALITY!

[@haidern2443]

Elena's shots are like punches of heavy weight boxing champion🔥🥊😂😂 Congratulations beautiful keep going🇰🇿💗👏

[@dandresaldi]

I see #1 attributes in Elena, I think she is a real contender for that position

[@villagranvicent]

She is going to be #1 for sure 👍🏼

[@kyla.s5838]

Great fight from Badosa, takes a monumental effort to beat Rybakina it seems.

[@Okbyeandbye]

WHAT A FREAKING LEGEND

[@Saketsinha4879]

match of the year. Great play by badosa and Rybakina you r such a mental giant .Love from india.

[@sophia-ox8cp]

So happy that Rybakina pulled it out even though she looks really tired. Respect for badosa as well

[@bluemountain3779]

Holly crap 60 winners. Now that's how you win a match. It was a battle but Elena never gave up and she got better as the match went on and took that match.

[@kasiaxxx8141]

Yeah and 56UE😃

[@jameslarot6292]

Big congratulations to Elena Rybakina. What an amazing comeback and a relentless effort to win the match. She rises above to the occasion and what a fantastic game between these two warriors. I enjoyed watching the game immensely and Elena Rybakina is still looking like she's going to conquer the Miami Open, hopefully, nothing is guaranteed.

[@Ssagar304]

Elena is looking very very good. I think the title is hers for sure

[@user-id4py7tw8f]

Отличный комментарий в сторону двух девушек , очень уважителен , но так как Елена из Казахстана болела за нее , и она победила !

[@smurfette1509]

What a match! Rybakina is relentless. Don't know if she's win the sunshine double but I am so impressed with her mental toughness and ability to hang in there after playing so many matches lately. Badosa just wore out in the middle of the third set.

[@haniffmohamoodally]

Ryba stunning comeback, Paula so magnanimous in defeat.A class act from both players.

[@STRAWYB]

Elena wasn't playing her best but she used her fighting spirit and won the match. That is how champions can fight and win. Sunshine double coming up.

[@black.cake1]

Hardly unlikely.

[@vbw4501]

Agreed. It wasn't her best day.

[@user-vb7ls4mk1b]

Леночка браво! Желаю всегда удачи❤❤❤ Я боюсь сглазить тебя вовремя матча, изнутри всегда за тебя молюсь...😊😊😊 Смотрю после матча

[@jeanagassi]

Feel so bad for Badosa. Magnificent player with magnificent shots. In the end of the match it looked like she was gonna cry, but she could've managed with her emotions. With this passion she absolutely will win some big trophies. Congrats to Elena, as always so powerful and patient!

[@venkatboda3196]

I feel for her

[@lizusonesi]

HER draw (oponents) ARE VERY BAD LUCK imagine your oponent is these queenbakina in round 2 : in the last 2 CONSECUTIVE TOURNAMENTS ,and i remembered that in the previous tournaments (i remembered various times this year (ludmisova and more) that who beats her in round 1 arrives through the final ,so bad luck clearly)

[@donnyvandebeek6998]

She’s far too emotionally up and down

[@vbw4501]

Do not forget that Elena was not on her best day tho.

[@cjdrv]

Incredible match!! 😮

[@user-qq1hz7ze6q]

Леночка такая молодец! Невероятная игра! Подустала конечно, но вытянула матч!

[@Rockyboy2106]

Guy??

[@user-qq1hz7ze6q]

@@Rockyboy2106 girl

[@tennissir1986]

I can see Rybakina, Iga and Sabalenka winning a majority of the slams over the next 10 years.

[@Alex-ed8vj]

Ribakyna had 60 winners. Wow! How often does one see this in a women's tennis match? What i like the most at her is her calm and composure; the most amazing shots seem to be all in a day's work. And the respect she has for opponents.

[@user-ny7vb8qm8y]

Алга кызым!!! Вес Казахстан 1 место здоровья тебе кызым молодчина

[@kinglucifer4579]

In first set, Elena just overpowering her shots. That's why she was missing easy chances. But what a turn around from Icey Queen when the match was almost over. Thats where mentally strong can turn around. Let's go Elena❤❤

[@alani3992]

She is mentally fickle. This time she just survived from MP.

[@georgetor7642]

Agree with your statement 100%. And I like how you said "Icey Queen" 👍From now on I will call Rybakina by this nickname. Thanks mate.

[@rj9617]

Great nickname! Never heard that.

[@amribrahim5468]

Rybakina she will go for no. 1 very soon

[@bluemountain3779]

Yes indeed

[@Swishyone]

These highlights don't even begin to show how good this match was from both players but Rybakina is so composed beyond her years. Great match

[@55555gino]

What a super match. Looked like a semifinal or a final. Great tennis from both ladies

[@seizethedayandlive]

Rybakina: total class

[@nothingisreal6345]

Rybankina's forehand topspin is pitch perfect and hence a excellent weapon. She is always positioned exactly right. 3/4 stretched arm for a perfect balance between power and control.

[@kendaddi5857]

Watching this highlight. Even after Elena lost the first set I was sure she would still win this match. Badosa played a good game and fought so hard but Elena is simply at another level right now. I see her getting to world number 1 bf this year runs out. Right now she is just the best player on tour. Extremely clean ground strokes from both wings and a murderous serve in her arsenal. Kudos Rybakina👍

[@subarusubaru6100]

Елена боец с характером молодчина!!!

[@xxxxxxxx8634]

What a match only! Maybe the match of the year? Elena showed why she is mentally the strongest WTA player in the moment! From losing with 3-6, 2-4 (40-A) to winning the whole match! She wins matches hardly, she looses matches hardly, she doesn't give up. She has the fighting spirit, for which we needed seriously in the recent years of women tennis elite. There is always battle with her. Good play from Badosa too, hopefully soon to come back in top 20 and for Elena i really hope although the all struggles to win the Sunshine Double and soon to see her in top 3, where she belongs!

[@bluemountain3779]

Yes Indeed

[@isaacramirez3659]

Rybakina made like 60 unforced errors and Badosa can't make a ball toss to save her life lol. It was cool though

[@einarsd4]

Mentally strongest? You are idiot. She needs Hawkeye mistakes to win against the likes of Kalinskaya and Badosa. Stop making me laugh. She is mentally weakest. She can't win against anyone unless she gets help either by Hawkeye or umpires.

[@xxxxxxxx8634]

​@@isaacramirez3659 but Elena also made around 60 winners, so it was balanced

[@RealMan]

She did 60 winners and 56 unforced errors 😮

[@angedominique9062]

Quel beau match et quelle remontée de Elena... ✌👏👏👏

[@Teddy_Gautier]

Wow. Amazing and thrilling match. It was so close, but once Rybakina got in her zone, it was over. Great effort from Badosa. Rybakina, on we go!! I hope she pulls off the sunset double and wins Miami too

[@garrickrespress]

Elena Rybakina is my favorite women's player right now, hands down. I was taken aback by the disrespect the media and others have had for this young woman & her coaches. She who competes, plays and wins with class. I find myself in her corner again and again. I love her style and demeanor on the court. Class act. Great match from Paula Badosa. A champions effort for Elena...again!

[@JangGeonSeok]

Elena didn't play her best tennis today. A lot of unforced errors. But somehow she managed to win. Seems she needs some rest. I hope she will win this tournament. By the way Badosa was so good first two sets, she hits back almost everything she received

[@danlovesayu]

56 unenforce errors but she came up with 60 winners to balance it.

[@smurfette1509]

@@danlovesayu You're right (thumbs up👍) but realize that the she had more unforced errors than winners for much of the match, I think. This isn't a slam against Rybakina. It's amazing she had the mental toughness and stamina to outlast Badosa and end up with slightly more winners than unforced errors (and I wonder if she broke a personal record of number of winners...60 is an awful lot).

[@edgarmacabasa6682]

@@smurfette1509 i think her best was 49 winners in a game.

[@smurfette1509]

@@edgarmacabasa6682 Thanks for info🙂

[@lizusonesi]

and in the last set she wasnt bad ,but queenbakina was on fire

[@user-ql6bb6xm7u]

Зрители получили неизгладимые впечатления и удовольствие от таких качелях, Елена ещё раз доказала, что очень сильна духом. В такую невыносимую духоту и жару можно и нужно находить силу воли, и вытаскивать себя за волосы из не мысленных ситуаций. Congratulations Elena, за такую игру мы тебя и любим.?!

[@prosenlund1975]

PB seems much faster and more focused than 6 months ago. Rybakina is playing with so much composure though. Great match.

[@thangapandiyan_gunasekaran]

Congratulations Elena Rybalina ❤️💯

[@achnix3167]

Badosa was on track to win it in two... Didnt expect Rybakina to make a comeback with how many error she was making... Badosa played well too though..maybe lack of confidence in the end but if Rybakina hits thise big winners, what are you supposed to do...

[@quinley7877]

She’s the best player in the world right now. Also huge congrats to Badosa, she’s getting back to her top form and she should be proud.

[@black.cake1]

And still she cannot attract audience to the stadium because of how boring her personality and tennis are...

[@jossietem1700]

Well done, Elena Rybakyna! Your undisturbed calmness and perseverance are your strength! Congratulations!

[@Arthur.Herring.Studio]

Tough match! There will always be the tough matches, expected.. and unexpected. The humidity and heat is high, I'm sure. Good job pulling through, Elena!

[@mpa1931]

You can tell that Badosa is impressed with how good Elena is at the end there

[@ismailcan4971]

New World No. 1 Rybakina ❤

[@teddyirons8240]

Is Rybakina becoming resilient, on top of her ability? When all players are playing their best, I think she is no. 1.

[@alamin-fr8rc]

Rybakina is on an amazing run. Good to Badosa back playing at a high level. Great match!

[@MikeCarvin]

Winning a match like this is a sign of a real champion. Iga has a true rival.

[@RonMemesly97]

I started watching in the middle of the match. Really glad I got to see things get interesting and to see Rybakina save that match point. I think as a rule anyone who does that with the form she's in has a good chance of winning the tournament. Never lost faith in her to turn things around 👍

[@justintennis42]

Wow rybakina is crazy scary now. Thought she was going to lose it such good play.

[@McKelT]

Rybakina is really a top 5 player. Every time I see her seeding I’m like ummm that’s not accurate lol

[@potzysk2]

It's because she didn't get any ranking points for winning Wimbledon.

[@James-gf8es]

top 1

[@jameslee1062]

@@potzysk2 she’d have at least 5600 points if she received the Wimbledon points. Number 3.

[@lakshmipathiv1130]

Ribakia I hope this success will be very good for you, best wishes.Your patience, calmness, and acceptance of success and failure should be constant. Because of that success will follow you.Wish you continued success.

[@jameskiai2514]

Sending you lots of love and good energy Ryba

[@stewartboyd3128]

Effortless power. gifted ball striker. long languid levers and a great serve. hmmm a pretty stand out player

[@STRAWYB]

Elena Rybakina is just getting better and better. She nearly gave me 💓 attack though.

[@KanatLS]

Wasn't far from heart attack 2😂😂

[@STRAWYB]

@@KanatLS at one point I could not watch because I was too nervous especially when she was serving. I just had to keep watching only the score. I was too worried. We watch these players and they become like people that we know. OMG.

[@KanatLS]

​@STRAWYB that's why i love tennis, for all the heart attacks it's given me over the years😅

[@raziikram]

Rybakina passed the real test tonight....She will be no 1 player this year....👍

[@roter13]

You can tell that Elena is exhausted but she keeps fighting.

[@sinic1978]

She has the heart of a warrior. On to the next match.

[@smurfette1509]

@@sinic1978 👍She is a warrior and she's become my favorite player. I wanted to see the Ben Shelton match but there was no way I was going to miss a Rybakina match and what a match tonight!

[@ynot7119]

@@smurfette1509 fair weather fan.The flavor of the month girl.She will be a has been for the clay and grass season and you will be tooting another horn🎷📯🎺🎼🎵🎶

[@smurfette1509]

@@ynot7119 This comment makes no sense. I didn't address the "staying power" of Rybakina. I have no opinion on that but I will say given that you brought up an issue I didn't bring up I find it weird that you think Elena will just disappear on grass. Maybe, because I can't predict the future, but why would you say that given that she won Wimbledon last year? There's nothing wrong with being very impressed with a player that's caught my attention. There shouldn't be a requirement that they have to stick around at a very high level for a certain period of time before I can become a fan. She plays beautiful tennis, I love her composure and her mental and physical strength. Whatever happens in the future, no one can take away the amazing things she's already done in her career. Do you have any idea how few players win any Grand Slams, make it to the final of any Grand Slams, and win any WTA 1000s?

[@jameslee1062]

@@smurfette1509 Good comment. Elena actually said grass is one of her best surfaces and her Wimbledon victory supports that. She can also play well on clay (beat Serena 2 years ago in the third round) but can improve.

[@MrEnoch101]

Just wow Elena is going places, this champion quality of hers in her mental strength is just incredible like wow, she is really grinding outside these matches and when she goes into clutch mode, it's just a joy to watch calm and cool but faces adversity head on no fear I love it

[@tomoya1312]

Rybakina is just genuine! She was not in her form today but finally she found the way to win. This is the thing champions show us. Padosa looks like she is in trouble how to find the finish line though her specific skills are amazing‥

[@postive-vibes]

Rybakina reminds me of Iga at this tourney last year - challenged throughout, not always playing her best tennis, but when push comes to shove, she finds ways to win. Will be interesting to see if she can complete the Sunshine Double like Iga did last year. She'll have to play better, though, against some tough competition.

[@alani3992]

If she gets mentally ruthless, her superior & graceful technique & power is above current WTA level.

[@freakyfredy6597]

Rybakina improved a lot this year. Iga is now no match to Rybakina even to Sabalenka. 🤭

[@imivan05]

lol iga now is no where close to rybakina I’m afraid

[@postive-vibes]

@@freakyfredy6597 They adapted to her and exploited her weaknesses. Rybakina is 23 and Sabalenka 24. Iga is 21. Last year, people joked that Sabalenka wouldn't ever get past her semi-final woes, and then she won AO this year after adapting her game. Great players can do that. Iga is definitely not as strong as either player right now, but she can adapt just as they did and potentially beat them again (she beat Sabalenka 3 times last year). I think she will. We'll see.

[@TabuRobo]

​@@postive-vibes this is exactly what she is doing now, adapting to Barbara, Sabalenka and Rybakina. Of course she has an injury but do not think she lies at home playing PS5 (or rather reading books 😉)

[@lognathan7119]

If you are wondering how Elena won the second set and then won the match - Elena's winning game plan for this match was to return Paula's serves to Paula's backhand side, especially her second serves.

[@Amtcboy]

Badosa played really well.

[@preciousashimole6507]

She is world number 1 ,Elena for winning that second set

[@fabriceregnaut3540]

Amazing game , Badosa gave everything she could with talent but when Rybakina is playing well she throws unreachable shots . And she also proved that she is mentally growing stronger !

[@JosephTheKing.]

She definitely has the mentality of a great champion.

[@irinawallace6050]

Леночка, милая! Мы все понимаем, как тебе тяжело даётся каждый матч, потому что не было достаточного отдыха после Indian Wells. Держись, родная! Мы, твои поклонники, за тебя очень болеем и радуемся твоим победам! Так держать! ❤💪👍👍👍

[@gelios1970]

Рыбка-зверь ! Нервы из булатной стали. ) 😁

[@2smoulder]

Paula played very well and pushed Edina to raise her game to the highest level. A great match to watch...🙌🙌💪🎾🐬

[@jerryashukian5342]

Humble,polite,soft spoken,not to mention a great player with a ticket to becoming the no.1 seed. There are some people that do not like her because of her lack of emotion on the court, but she has the prettiest smile on the circuit and she's there to do her job which is winning.Cheers Elena!❤

[@hardysubarmin8945]

Elena has mental toughness.. she can turn up to next level to win every match... she's such a great player

[@okrisjubaidi926]

Mantab Rybakin semoga terus berjaya, calm n smart❤

[@user-pw5dh5rl4i]

Молодец Рыбакина просто слов нету одни эмоции так держать Алга Казахстан

[@artur_budda_music]

Не знаю кто на данный момент лучше Лены?играет просто фантастически

[@mariyakarmenova7081]

Елена Прекрасная!