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Updated September 12, 2026

Elena Rybakina: Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers to what people most often ask about the player. Each item links to a fuller explanation.

About the player

How old is Elena Rybakina?

She is 27 - born on 17 June 1999. Height, weight and age →

How tall is Rybakina?

1.84 m according to her official WTA profile. She weighs around 65 kg. More →

Where was Elena Rybakina born?

In Moscow. She has represented Kazakhstan since June 2018. Biography →

Where does Elena Rybakina live?

In Dubai, UAE, where her training base is located. Personal life →

What nationality is Rybakina?

Born into a Russian family in Moscow; her sporting citizenship has been Kazakh since 2018. Why she switched →

What is her father's name?

Andrey Rybakin - hence her patronymic, Andreyevna. Family →

Is Elena Rybakina married?

No marriage has been announced. Tennis media report a relationship with her coach Stefano Vukov. More →

Career

What is Rybakina's WTA ranking?

World No. 1, effective from the update of 14 September 2026. Ranking →

How many Grand Slams has Rybakina won?

Two: Wimbledon 2022 and the Australian Open 2026. She has 13 WTA titles in total. All titles →

Who coaches Rybakina?

Stefano Vukov, since 2019 with a break during 2024/25. The team →

What racquet does Rybakina use?

A Yonex VCORE frame with Poly Tour Fire strings at around 25 kg. Equipment →

What happened to Rybakina in Cincinnati?

A left ankle injury in the quarterfinals forced her to retire. She played the US Open without restrictions. More →

Has Rybakina played at the Olympics?

Yes, in Tokyo in 2021, where she finished fourth in singles. Achievements →

Matches and broadcasts

Is Rybakina playing today?

The next match is updated daily. Rybakina today →

Where can I watch Rybakina's matches?

On ESPN, WTA TV, tournament sites and regional broadcasters. All options →

What time does Rybakina play?

It depends on the tournament region - a New York night session is roughly midnight UK time. Time-zone table →

What is Rybakina's official Instagram?

@lenarybakina - her only confirmed personal account. Photos and media →

Equipment and technique

Which hand does Rybakina play with?

She is right-handed with a two-handed backhand - the most common combination in the modern women's game.

How fast is her serve?

Her first serve regularly passes 190 km/h, placing her among the tour leaders for that metric. About her equipment →

Which surface suits Rybakina best?

Grass and fast hard courts: both Grand Slam titles came on those surfaces. Game analysis →

Tournaments and rankings

What is a WTA 1000 and how does it differ from a Slam?

WTA 1000 is the highest category of regular tour event: 1,000 points to the winner against 2,000 at a Grand Slam, with a smaller draw. More →

What is Rybakina defending in late 2026?

The Ningbo title and the WTA Finals, both won in autumn 2025 - the largest block of points available at that time of year. About the ranking →

How much prize money has Rybakina earned?

More than $29.8 million over her career, according to official WTA figures. Achievements →

This site and its sources

Is this Elena Rybakina's official website?

No. This is a fan project, not affiliated with the player, her team, the WTA or the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation. She has no personal official site - official information comes from the WTA and the federation.

Where do the news and results come from?

From official sources: the WTA site, tournament websites and her verified account. Every item carries its source. News feed →

How often is the site updated?

Daily: news, the next match, the current tournament run and the ranking position. The date of the last update is shown in the header of every page.

Can I use photographs from this site?

All images come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. The terms for each file are listed beneath the photograph. About the licences →

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