Early Life

Nationality Switch

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Grand Slam Success

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Australian Open Finalist

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Top 10 Ranking

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Coaching Changes

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Health Challenges

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WTA 1000 Titles

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Playing Style

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Recent Performance

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Early Life

✓ Born on June 17, 1999, in Moscow, Russia, Rybakina began playing tennis at the age of six.

Nationality Switch

✓ Originally representing Russia, she switched to playing for Kazakhstan in June 2018 to receive better support for her career.

Grand Slam Success

✓ Rybakina made history by winning the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, becoming the first Kazakhstani player to secure a major title.

Australian Open Finalist

✓ In 2023, she reached the Australian Open final but was defeated by Aryna Sabalenka in a high-quality match.

Top 10 Ranking

✓ Following her performance at the Australian Open, she entered the WTA top 10 rankings on January 30, 2023, marking a milestone as the first Kazakhstani to do so.

Coaching Changes

✓ Rybakina parted ways with her long-term coach Stefano Vukov in September 2024 due to reported verbal insults. She briefly worked with Goran Ivanisevic before rehiring Vukov in January 2025.

Health Challenges

✓ Throughout 2024, she faced health issues, including insomnia and injuries, leading to withdrawals from multiple events, such as the Paris Olympics and the US Open.

WTA 1000 Titles

✓ Rybakina has won two WTA 1000 titles in 2023, at the Indian Wells Open and the Italian Open, showcasing her prowess on the tour.

Playing Style

✓ Known for her powerful serve and groundstrokes, Rybakina plays primarily from the baseline, making her a formidable opponent on the court.

Recent Performance

✓ In January 2025, she advanced to the second round of the Australian Open, defeating 16-year-old wildcard Emerson Jones with a dominant 6-1, 6-1 victory.