Elena Rybakina
Elena Rybakina is the world No. 2 and a two-time Grand Slam champion — the 2022 Wimbledon and the 2026 Australian Open — one of the most powerful servers in the women’s game. The Kazakhstani’s flat, heavy ball-striking and a serve that ranks among the fastest on tour make her a threat on every surface, and she reached a career-high world No. 2 in 2026.
Player Profile
| Full name | Elena Rybakina |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 June 1999 |
| Nationality | Kazakhstani |
| Height | 6ft 0in / 184cm |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Turned pro | 2016 |
| Highest ranking | World No. 2 |
| Grand Slam titles | 2 (2022 Wimbledon, 2026 Australian Open) |
Current Ranking & Recent Form
| National Bank Open 2026 | Runner-upbeaten 2-6, 3-6 by Iga Świątek in the Toronto final |
|---|---|
| Australian Open 2026 | Championdef. Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 4-6 6-4 in the final; career-high World No. 2 |
| French Open 2026 | Second round — lost to qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva |
| Wimbledon 2026 | Third round — lost to Elise Mertens 7-6(4) 6-1 |
Playing Style & Strengths
Rybakina's game is built around one of the biggest serves in women's tennis and flat, penetrating groundstrokes that take time away from opponents. When serving well she is extremely difficult to break and can overpower any opponent from the baseline.
Her relatively low-error, high-power style is most devastating on quicker courts, though her clean ball-striking travels to clay too. Composure and an even temperament under pressure are part of her edge in big matches.
Grand Slam Finals
| Year | Grand Slam | Final opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Wimbledon | Ons Jabeur | Won 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 |
| 2026 | Australian Open | Aryna Sabalenka | Won 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 |
| 2023 | Australian Open | Aryna Sabalenka | Runner-up |
Head-to-Head Records
| Opponent | Rybakina | Opp. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aryna Sabalenka | 7 | 10 | Last met in the Australian Open — Final 2026 |
| Coco Gauff | 1 | 1 | Level at 1-1; Rybakina won the 2026 National Bank Open semi-final in Toronto |
Rybakina Betting Tips & Predictions
Rybakina is consistently among the shorter prices at the Slams thanks to her serve and power, and is a particularly strong pick on faster surfaces. Her even temperament makes her a reliable deep-run selection.
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