Elena Rybakina

Elena Rybakina is a Kazakhstani professional tennis player known for her powerful serve and aggressive baseline game. Born in Moscow, Russia, she switched allegiance to Kazakhstan in 2018, rapidly ascending the WTA ladder. She became the first-time Grand Slam champion at Wimbledon 2022, making history as Kazakhstan’s first major singles title winner. Standing at 6’0”, Rybakina leverages her height to dominate with one of the fastest serves on tour, regularly exceeding 120 mph. Her breakthrough 2022 season established her as a consistent threat across all surfaces, particularly grass and hard courts.

Rybakina entered 2024 ranked inside the WTA top 5, highlighted by a strong clay-court campaign. She reached the Stuttgart Open final (losing to Swiatek) and Madrid Open semifinals, but withdrew from the Italian Open and Rome due to illness. Her 2024 win-loss record remains among the tour’s best, with a 28-6 tally through May. Recent withdrawals raised questions about her physical readiness for Roland Garros, where she aims to improve on her 2021 quarterfinal run. Rybakina remains a favorite for Wimbledon 2024 given her grass-court prowess.