Serena Williams Stunned by Elena Rybakina in French Open 4th Round

Serena Williams Stunned by Elena Rybakina in French Open 4th Round
United States Serena Williams hands with Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina after losing their fourth round match at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, on June 6, 2021. Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters
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PARIS—Serena Williams’ wait for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title goes on after the American was beaten 6–3 7–5 by an inspired Elena Rybakina in the French Open fourth round on Sunday.

From the moment the 21-year-old Rybakina, playing in only her seventh Grand Slam main draw, held her opening two service games without dropping a point, Williams looked in peril.