Elena Rybakina derrotó a Veronika Erjavec por 6-2 y 6-2 en Roland Garros el 25 de mayo. Un error en el marcador tras el partido mostró nacionalidades, resultados y detalles de clasificación incorrectos.
El error ocurrió al finalizar el encuentro en París. La pantalla mostraba a Rybakina como española y cabeza de serie número 27, mientras que catalogaba a Erjavec como estadounidense. El resultado real también fue modificado en el marcador a 6-1, 6-0, 2-1 en el tercer set.
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Elina Svitolina defeated world No. 2 Iga Swiatek 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in the BNP Paribas Open quarterfinals on March 13, advancing to the semifinals against Elena Rybakina. The Ukrainian's tactical play secured her second career win over Swiatek, extending her tour-leading 19 victories and perfect 6-0 record in three-set matches this season. However, Tennis Channel's coverage, which prioritized men's match discussions, drew widespread fan criticism.
Elena Rybakina suffered a second-round defeat at the French Open on May 27 after her coach Stefano Vukov left the player's box during the third set. The world No. 2 lost 6-3, 1-6, 6-7 to Yuliia Starodubtseva in two hours and 28 minutes. Rybakina later explained that Vukov departed because he was feeling unwell.
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Elena Rybakina overcame a set deficit to defeat Jessica Pegula 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Miami Open quarterfinals on March 26, 2026. Both players had heated mid-match exchanges with their coaches, with Rybakina shouting at Stefano Vukov, 'You see, it doesn’t work! What are you talking about?!' The World No. 2 advances to face Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals.
Aryna Sabalenka lost to Sorana Cirstea in the Italian Open on May 10 after a lower back and hip issue hampered her play. The world No. 1 fell 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in a match that marked her earliest exit in 15 months. She now focuses on recovery ahead of the French Open.
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Elena Rybakina defeated Karolina Muchova 7-5, 6-1 to win the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart on Sunday. The Kazakh player finally drove her prize Porsche herself this year, unlike in 2024 when she lacked a driver's license. This victory marks her 13th WTA singles title.