Elena Rybakina

Professional tennis player

Kazakhstani (born Russian) Moscow, Russia

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional tennis player
NationalityKazakhstani (born Russian)
Date of Birth17/06/1999
Age26 years
BirthplaceMoscow, Russia

Latest News about Elena Rybakina

11/01/2026

Elena Rybakina won her second Grand Slam title at the 2026 Australian Open, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final. This victory marked her first Australian Open championship and solidified her status as a top contender in women's tennis. Following the win, she rose to a career-high ranking of World No. 2.

16/11/2025

Elena Rybakina captured the 2025 WTA Finals title by defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in the final, earning a record $5.235 million in prize money. She advanced to the championship match after beating Jessica Pegula in three sets in the semifinals. This triumph capped a strong year that included titles in Ningbo and Strasbourg.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameElena Andreyevna Rybakina
Turned Pro2016
Current WTA RankWorld No. 2

Physical Stats & More

Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lbs)
PlaysRight-handed

Family

FatherAndrey Rybakin
MotherEkaterina
SisterOlder sister (name unknown)

Career

Career Highlights
  • 2026 Australian Open (Winner)
  • 2025 WTA Finals (Winner)
  • 2025 Ningbo (Winner)
  • 2025 Strasbourg (Winner)
  • 2024 Brisbane (Winner)
  • 2024 Abu Dhabi (Winner)
  • 2024 Stuttgart (Winner)
  • 2023 Indian Wells (Winner)
  • 2023 Rome (Winner)
  • 2022 Wimbledon (Winner)
  • 2020 Hobart (Winner)
  • 2019 Bucharest (Winner)
Notable Achievements
  • First Kazakhstani to win a major (2022 Wimbledon)
  • Career-high WTA ranking World No. 2
  • 12 WTA singles titles
  • Switched from Russia to Kazakhstan in 2018

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Started tennis at age 6 after older sister
2. Trained at Spartak Club in Moscow as junior
3. Previous coaches include Andrei Cheshnokov
4. Reached junior world No. 3
5. 2021 Tokyo Olympics singles semifinalist
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