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Elena Rybakina
Right-Handed · 184cm
Elena Rybakina is a professional tennis player from Kazakhstan, 27 years old, ranked No. 1 on the WTA singles rankings as of September 21, 2026. Career-high ranking: No. 1 (September 21, 2026). Rybakina has won 18 career singles titles from 36 finals (14 at tour level, 3 at WTA 125 / ITF, 1 at ITF level). Most recent title: U.S. Open - New York (2026), beating Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the final. In 2026 the record stands at 49-13 (17-2 at Grand Slam level, 32-11 at Tour level). Last match: beat Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the Final at U.S. Open - New York, September 12, 2026. Best surface by career win rate: clay (73–26).
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