Elena Rybakina
Elena Rybakina is a Kazakhstani professional tennis player and the 2022 Wimbledon champion.
Notable Quotes
"Of course I feel not the greatest, I couldn't even push from the serve."View Story →
"It's painful to walk. We'll know more tomorrow when we have the MRI."View Story →
"I'm definitely motivated [to become world number one]"View Story →
"We didn't know if [I was] going to be able to play here or not."View Story →
"She played really well today. She has great shots, great serve, it was no easy."View Story →
"Of course I want it, I don't know anyone who won't want this."View Story →
""It's just a number right now. My goal is to win the tournaments which I play.""View Story →
"I was coming here for the last 10 years and it was never successful. I'm falling in love with New York more and more."View Story →
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World number one Rybakina to miss Billie Jean King Cup Finals after demanding month - Reuters
World number one Rybakina to miss Billie Jean King Cup Finals after demanding month Reuters
September 18, 2026Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win US Open for the first time
Elena Rybakina beats the two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open and her third Grand Slam title overall.
September 13, 2026Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina demonstrates why she is the best women's player in the world by beating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.
September 12, 2026Ruthless Rybakina dethrones Sabalenka to capture first US Open crown - Reuters
Ruthless Rybakina dethrones Sabalenka to capture first US Open crown Reuters
September 12, 2026'Red rag to a bull' - Sabalenka's extra motivation to win US Open
Aryna Sabalenka has lost the world number one ranking to Elena Rybakina - but has the chance to take revenge in the US Open final.
September 12, 2026Rybakina books US Open final with defending champion Sabalenka - Reuters
Rybakina books US Open final with defending champion Sabalenka Reuters
September 11, 2026Top four seeds in historic semi-final line-up
For the first time since 1975, the top four seeds in the women's US Open singles draw have reached the semi-finals.
September 10, 2026Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final
Coco Gauff saves two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina.
September 9, 2026Rybakina claims top ranking, Gauff fights back to reach semis - Reuters
Rybakina claims top ranking, Gauff fights back to reach semis Reuters
September 9, 2026'Just a number' - Rybakina's rise to world number one
Elena Rybakina becomes the new women's world number one after reaching the US Open semi-finals, ending Aryna Sabalenka's 99-week reign at the top of the rankings.
September 9, 2026Sabalenka fights back to keep US Open defence alive
Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals.
September 8, 2026Rybakina's recovery fuels US Open run, puts top ranking within reach - Reuters
Rybakina's recovery fuels US Open run, puts top ranking within reach Reuters
September 8, 2026Rybakina sweeps past Osaka to close in on number one ranking
Elena Rybakina sweeps aside two-time champion Naomi Osaka to reach the US Open quarter-finals and close in on becoming world number one.
September 7, 2026Zheng stuns Swiatek after winning another set from 5-0 down
Zheng Qinwen wins a set from 5-0 down for the second successive match as she shocks Iga Swiatek to reach the US Open quarter-finals.
September 7, 2026'Battle-tested' Gauff reaches US Open third round
A "battle-tested" Coco Gauff shows grit to keep her bid for a second US Open title alive with victory over Paula Badosa in the second round.
September 4, 2026Rybakina makes winning start in race to number one
Elena Rybakina says she is "motivated" by the race to become world number one but is simply taking things "day by day" after getting her US Open campaign off to a winning start.
September 2, 2026Sabalenka blocks out noise to start US Open 'three-peat' bid with victory
Aryna Sabalenka blocks out the noise to overcome a tricky first-round test against Camila Osorio and begin her bid for a historic US Open "three-peat".
August 31, 2026Fighting to stay No 1 - Sabalenka's US Open mission
Will Aryna Sabalenka rediscover her mojo? How will Carlos Alcaraz's comeback go? And can Novak Djokovic win? It's time for the 2026 US Open singles.
August 30, 2026Why tough US Open draw will be true test of Alcaraz's fitness
Carlos Alcaraz starts his US Open title defence against Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first serious examination of his fitness following a long-term wrist injury.
August 27, 2026Rybakina retires injured in quarter-final against Swiatek
Elena Rybakina's latest bid to replace Aryna Sabalenka as world number one comes to an abrupt end as she retires injured against Iga Swiatek in Cincinnati.
August 21, 2026Sabalenka stunned by Bejlek as slump continues
Aryna Sabalenka's preparations for her US Open title defence suffer a setback in a surprise defeat by Sara Bejlek at the Cincinnati Open.
August 20, 2026Sabalenka breezes through as Medvedev loses cool in defeat
Aryna Sabalenka needs just 54 minutes to reach the Cincinnati Open fourth round - but Daniil Medvedev's frustrations boil over after he misses three match points in surprise defeat.
August 19, 2026Williams sisters lose on doubles return
Serena and Venus Williams lose a thriller at the Cincinnati Open in their first doubles match together for four years.
August 18, 2026Boulter to lead GB at Billie Jean King Cup finals
Katie Boulter will lead the British team competing at the Billie Jean Cup finals in Shenzen, China, in September.
July 31, 2026Swiatek earns A+ verdict from Navratilova
Iga Swiatek overpowers former finalist Karolina Pliskova as she continues her Wimbledon title defence by reaching the third round in straight sets.
July 2, 2026How to follow Wimbledon on the BBC
Wimbledon begins on Monday, 29 June - and you can follow every minute live across the BBC.
June 26, 2026'Now I know how it feels to play me' - Sabalenka battles into Berlin semis
Aryna Sabalenka says she now knows "how it feels to play against me" as she battled past Nikola Bartunkova to reach the Berlin Open semi-finals.
June 19, 2026Swiatek drops just one game to set up Osaka meeting
Iga Swiatek drops just one game as she races past Elisabetta Cocciaretto to set up an intriguing Italian Open fourth-round tie against Naomi Osaka.
May 10, 2026