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WTAKazakhstan · b. 1999
Elena Rybakina
Effortless serve-and-first-strike power
- Three Grand Slam singles titles: Wimbledon 2022, Australian Open 2026 and US Open 2026
- 2025 WTA Finals champion
Rybakina's smooth service motion produces some of the most damaging serves in the women's game. Her two major titles in 2026, both won over Sabalenka in the final, carried her to world No. 1.
| Tour | WTA |
|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Born | 1999 |
| Plays | Right-handed, two-handed backhand |
| Style | Effortless serve-and-first-strike power |
Career highlights
- Three Grand Slam singles titles: Wimbledon 2022, Australian Open 2026 and US Open 2026
- 2025 WTA Finals champion
- Rose to world No. 1 in 2026
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