Rybakina faces Bouzas Maneiro at US Open after Cincinnati injury scare

Injury scare in Cincinnati

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina continues her comeback from a serious injury scare suffered in Cincinnati as she competes at the 2026 US Open, according to Britwatch Sports. The second seed impressed in her first-round win over wildcard Thea Frodin, although her movement was not seriously tested in that match.

Next opponent: Bouzas Maneiro

In round two, Rybakina faces Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, against whom she leads their head-to-head 1-0. Bouzas Maneiro is known for a powerful baseline game and has produced notable upsets at Grand Slam level in the past, despite recent inconsistent form. Britwatch Sports believes the Spaniard's playing style could test Rybakina's movement after the injury, and predicts Bouzas Maneiro to win in three sets.

High stakes for Rybakina's season

The tournament carries extra significance for Rybakina, who is chasing a sweep of this year's hard-court Grand Slam titles. A second major title of the season could also see her rise to the world No. 1 ranking, Britwatch Sports notes.

Night session slot

According to the Guardian's live coverage, Rybakina's second-round match was scheduled in the night session, alongside matches involving Coco Gauff, Alexander Zverev and Gael Monfils. Britwatch Sports lists the match as the fourth on Louis Armstrong Stadium, starting at 02:30 BST.

Day five results

Elsewhere on day five in New York, several seeds advanced, including Taylor Fritz, Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, Amanda Anisimova, Alexandra Eala, Flavio Cobolli, Jakub Mensik and Madison Keys, while Felix Auger-Aliassime, Lorenzo Musetti and Britain's Harriet Dart were eliminated, the Guardian reported.