Elena Rybakina, a top tennis player in the world, secured the Wimbledon championship in 2022 and has her sights set on becoming world No. 1. Known for her powerful game and exceptional serve, her height of 1.83m gives her an advantage on the court. Born on June 17, 1999, in Moscow, Russia, Rybakina currently resides in the Russian capital. She was coached by Stefano Vukov until August 2024 when the two parted ways. She switched nationality from Russian to Kazakh in July 2018, allowing her to compete in Wimbledon after Russian and Belarussian players were banned from the tournament due to the conflict in Ukraine.
At the 2024 Wimbledon, Rybakina reached the semi-finals, ultimately falling to Barbora Krejcikova. Her best Grand Slam performance was winning the Wimbledon title in 2022. She has also reached the final at the Australian Open in 2023 and made it to the quarter-finals at Roland Garros in 2021. Rybakina has clinched eight WTA singles titles so far, including victories at Indian Wells, the Italian Open, and Wimbledon.
She started playing tennis at the age of six and turned professional in 2017. Standing at 1.83m tall, her best WTA ranking was No. 3 in June 2023. Rybakina has earned over $14.90 million in prize money throughout her career.
