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 the 2026 Australian Open, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final to capture her second Grand Slam title. The result gave her her first Australian Open championship and pushed her to a career-high ranking of World No. 2.

16/11/2025

Elena Rybakina won the 2025 WTA Finals after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final, completing a standout year that also included titles in Ningbo and Strasbourg. She had advanced to the championship match by beating Jessica Pegula in the semifinals.

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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
  • 13 WTA singles titles

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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