Rybakina and Alexandrova Rate Japanese Kit Kats in Taste Test
The Asian swing on the WTA tour is cherished by players for several reasons, including the vibrant culture and enthusiastic fans. Recently, two top players, Elena Rybakina and Ekaterina Alexandrova, participated in a taste test of Japanese Kit Kats during the Toray Pan Pacific Open held in Tokyo. Their rankings of the various Kit Kat flavors added an enjoyable twist to the competitive atmosphere.
Japanese Kit Kat Taste Test
During the event, Rybakina and Alexandrova sampled a range of Kit Kat flavors, sharing their preferences. Both players ranked the classic flavor as their favorite. Here’s how they scored the flavors:
- Rybakina’s Rankings:
- 1. Classic
- 2. Matcha
- 3. Cheesecake
- 4. Strawberry
- 5. Orange (least favorite)
- Alexandrova’s Rankings:
- 1. Classic
- 2. Orange
- 3. Matcha (noted it didn’t taste like matcha)
- 4. Strawberry
- 5. Blueberry
Recent Tournament Performance
In the tournament, both players showcased their talents. Alexandrova, celebrating her first appearance in the Top 10 of the PIF WTA Rankings, defeated Jaqueline Cristian with a score of 6-1, 6-2. This victory marked her 11th quarterfinal run of the season in 2025. She is set to face Sofia Kenin in the quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, Rybakina, currently ranked World No. 7, continued her impressive form following her recent title win in Ningbo, where she overcame Alexandrova in the final. Rybakina secured her spot in the quarterfinals by defeating Canadian Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-3. Before the finals, Rybakina needs just one more win to qualify for the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
Upcoming Matches
In their next matches, Rybakina will confront Victoria Mboko, who has displayed strong performances this week, defeating notable opponents like Bianca Andreescu. Should she win, Rybakina is expected to face either Anna Kalinskaya or Linda Noskova in the semifinals.
Conversely, Alexandrova’s potential semifinal clash will be against either Belinda Bencic or Karolina Muchova. Both players are on track for a possible rematch in the finals, following their previous encounter in Ningbo.
