Elena Rybakina Points Out Important Detail That Resulted in Her Rise to World No. 1
Elena Rybakina’s rise to the top of the WTA rankings is the reward for a season in which she has finally found the consistency that eluded her in recent years. The 27-year-old broke into the top two in March and has delivered strong results across the past 12 months.
In a recent press conference, Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina opened up about her rise to the top of the WTA rankings and her recent victory at the US Open. The 27-year-old highlighted the importance of her team, crediting them for helping her achieve the consistency she had been seeking in her career. Rybakina broke into the top two rankings in March and has delivered strong results over the past year.
With the World No. 1 ranking now secured, she added another milestone to her season by winning the US Open title. Before the tournament, she emphasized the role of her team, comprising her longtime coach Stefano Vukov, Stanislav Khmarskyi, physiotherapist Stefan Duell, and strength and conditioning coach Aldo Chiari. Rybakina acknowledged that personal challenges, including physical and mental struggles and off-court issues, had impacted her performance in recent years.
However, she noted that a shift in her focus during the 2025 season, following a suspension of her previous coach, allowed her to concentrate on tennis and ultimately achieve her success. With her win in New York, Rybakina clinched her 14th career title and her fifth in the last 12 months.
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