Elena Rybakina overcomes Azarenka to reach Miami Open final

Elena Rybakina, the fourth seed, managed to defeat Victoria Azarenka in a hard-fought match to advance to the Miami Open final after overcoming a second-set setback.

Despite winning the majority of her first-serve points, Rybakina struggled to convert break-point opportunities, ultimately prevailing in a match that lasted two hours and 33 minutes.

Rybakina acknowledged the tough battle against Azarenka, praising her opponent's strong serving performance while emphasizing her own determination to fight until the end and secure the victory.

Rybakina struggled to convert her break-point opportunities in the opening set against Azarenka, eventually taking the lead with a hold to love after 51 minutes.

Azarenka fought back in the second set, dominating Rybakina and breaking her serve multiple times to force a deciding set.

In the third set, Rybakina improved her game, breaking Azarenka's serve and taking the lead before facing a challenge when serving for the match.

Despite Azarenka's comeback, Rybakina managed to force a tiebreak and secure the victory after a tense final set.

Rybakina, a multiple title winner this year, will now await the winner between Collins and Alexandrova in the next round.