Jun 6, 2021; Paris, France; Elena Rybakina (KAZ) celebrates winning her match against Serena Williams (USA) on day eight of the French Open at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
PARIS (Reuters) - Elena Rybakina was only three months old when Serena Williams won the first of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles in 1999.
On Sunday the Moscow-born player, who represents Kazakhstan, halted the American's bid for a record-equalling 24th with a 6-3 7-5 win to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open.
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