Elena wins Wimbledon women's singles title on Saturday, her first grand slam, and first for Kazakhstan.
Elena wins Wimbledon women's singles title on Saturday, her first grand slam, and first for Kazakhstan.
She beat world No. 3 Ons Jabeur in three sets, coming from a set down to win 3-6 6-2 6-2.
She beat world No. 3 Ons Jabeur in three sets, coming from a set down to win 3-6 6-2 6-2.
She was born in Russia but has represented Kazakhstan since 2018.
She was born in Russia but has represented Kazakhstan since 2018.
She was the youngest women's finalist at Wimbledon since 2015 when Garbine Muguruza was 21.
She was the youngest women's finalist at Wimbledon since 2015 when Garbine Muguruza was 21.
Rybakina said "It's true, I did not expect to be in the second week of a Grand Slam at Wimbledon.
Rybakina said "It's true, I did not expect to be in the second week of a Grand Slam at Wimbledon.
About two hours of big swinging and plenty of sprinting later, she had won the championship at the All England Club with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Ons Jabeur.
About two hours of big swinging and plenty of sprinting later, she had won the championship at the All England Club with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Ons Jabeur.
The big-serving Rybakina, who had dropped only one set in the whole tournament before the final.
The big-serving Rybakina, who had dropped only one set in the whole tournament before the final.
Not only did she win to become the first player from her country to win a grand slam title, but she also became the youngest Wimbledon champion in 2011.
Not only did she win to become the first player from her country to win a grand slam title, but she also became the youngest Wimbledon champion in 2011.