Elena Rybakina discusses her intense match against Taylor Townsend and shares her strategies to counteract her opponent’s game style. Rybakina acknowledges the challenges of the close and tight match, as well as the tough conditions, while preparing for her next match against Madison Keys.
Modelling in Dubai
Additionally, Rybakina shares her experience of modeling during her downtime, expressing her preference for being on the tennis court but enjoying the opportunity to try something new. Despite feeling the effects of her recent layoff and limited practice time, Rybakina remains determined to improve match by match.
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Rybakina in Miami, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently the world no.4, Elena achieved an overall 19-3 match record in 2024. The Kazakhstani is now competing in Miami where she bested the world no.91 Clara Tauson 3-6 7-5 6-4 and the world no.72 Taylor Townsend 6-3 6-73 6-4.
Elena Rybakina will play the world no.18 Madison Keys in the 4th round. Their record is 2-1 for Keys.
Rybakina clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Brisbane and Abu Dhabi. Elena was the runner-up in Doha (Qatar TotalEnergies Open).
Rybakina won 7 titles in her career: 4 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)