Rybakina's Almaty press conference postponed over health issues

Elena Rybakina's press conference in Almaty, scheduled for September 21, has been postponed: the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation press office said the player could not meet journalists due to health issues. The tentative new dates are September 25 or 26. The world No. 1 is spending a week in Kazakhstan; besides the press meeting, her schedule includes a medical examination of her injured left ankle and masterclasses for young players in Astana and Almaty.

September 22, 2026Fitness

Source: Kazakhstan Tennis Federation, sportarena.kz

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