Elena Rybakina is a Kazakhstani tennis player ranked WTA World #2 and a two-time Grand Slam champion. Born in Moscow but representing Kazakhstan since 2018, the 26-year-old won Wimbledon in 2022 and the Australian Open in 2026, confirming her place among the elite of women’s tennis.
Rybakina’s game is built on a massive serve and clean ball-striking from both wings. Her serve is arguably the best in women’s tennis, combining pace, placement, and disguise to earn free points against even the best returners. At 6’0”, she has natural leverage on her groundstrokes, and her forehand is struck flat with punishing depth. Her game is most effective on faster surfaces, where the pace she generates gives opponents less time. She moves well for her height and has developed a more complete all-court game as her career has progressed.
Her 2022 Wimbledon title was a statement performance, as she powered through the draw with clinical serving and aggressive play. The following seasons saw her establish herself as a constant threat at every major, reaching the Australian Open final in 2024 and winning the title in 2026. Her ability to peak at Grand Slams, combined with her serving firepower, makes her dangerous on any surface and in any draw.
Rybakina’s 2026 Grand Slam campaign continues after her Australian Open triumph, with Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open still ahead. Her Australian Open title was won at the Australian Open in January. Convert match times to Kazakhstan time for local scheduling.