2022 Wimbledon champion and one of the most powerful servers on the women's Tour.
Elena Rybakina was born on 18 June 1999 in Moscow, Russia, but chose to represent Kazakhstan. She turned professional in 2016 and broke through with a stunning 2022 Wimbledon title, defeating Ons Jabeur in the final to become Kazakhstan's first Grand Slam champion. Her enormous serve and flat, powerful groundstrokes make her one of the most dangerous players on tour. She has reached multiple Grand Slam finals and semi-finals since her Wimbledon win and reached a career-high ranking of No. 2.
Winning the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, becoming the first player representing Kazakhstan to claim a Grand Slam singles title.
Born in Russia but representing Kazakhstan, she became the country's first ever Grand Slam champion at Wimbledon 2022.
Did You Know?How They Played
Rybakina plays an aggressive baseline game built around her powerful groundstrokes and strong serve. She possesses exceptional reach and timing, allowing her to generate significant power from both wings while maintaining good court positioning.
Lasting Impact
She became the first Kazakhstani player to win a Grand Slam singles title, putting Kazakhstan on the tennis map and inspiring a new generation of players from the region.
Career Honours
- Wimbledon 2022
- Australian Open Finalist 2023