After a period of rest and reflection, Goran Ivanisevic is embarking on a new professional venture as he joins forces with Kazakhstan’s top tennis star, Elena Rybakina. This partnership aims to rejuvenate the career of the 2022 Wimbledon champion, who has faced a challenging stretch of injuries and inconsistent performances in recent months. Ivanisevic, a … Read more
While Elena Rybakina’s journey at the 2023 WTA Finals in Riyadh ended earlier than she would have liked, the Kazakhstani star can walk away from the tournament with her head held high. Despite a challenging build-up to the event and a tough group-stage exit, Rybakina’s performance at the Finals was marked by a historic and … Read more
Elena Rybakina, one of the most promising and dynamic players on the WTA Tour, has set her sights on achieving the world No. 1 ranking in 2024. The 25-year-old from Kazakhstan, who has already proven herself to be a formidable force in women’s tennis, believes that the upcoming year could be the one where she … Read more
The odds were firmly stacked against Elena Rybakina heading into her WTA Finals clash with world number one Aryna Sabalenka. Rybakina, currently ranked fifth in the world, was coming off a mixed season and was seen as the underdog in her encounter with the in-form Belarusian. With Sabalenka on a seven-match winning streak and boasting … Read more
Elena Rybakina capped off her 2024 season with a stunning victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka, securing her second win over the Belarusian this year. The match, played during the group stages of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, was a thrilling contest that saw Rybakina come from behind to claim a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 … Read more
Elena Rybakina’s triumphant victory over the new world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at the WTA Finals marked a significant high point in a challenging year. The Kazakh tennis star showcased resilience and skill, defeating the Belarusian in a rematch of their 2023 Australian Open final. The intense battle in Riyadh ended with a hard-fought 6-4, … Read more
Elena Rybakina had a clear message for Aryna Sabalenka before their encounter at the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh: she wasn’t going to go down without a fight. True to her word, the 2022 Wimbledon champion delivered a brilliant performance, defeating the newly crowned world No. 1 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 in a thrilling contest. Although … Read more
Elena Rybakina capped off a challenging 2024 season with a high-profile victory over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. In a thrilling final round-robin match, Rybakina triumphed 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, delivering one of the biggest upsets of the tournament and ending her campaign on a positive note, despite already being … Read more
Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion and one of the brightest stars in women’s tennis, is embarking on a new chapter in her career with the announcement of her partnership with Croatian tennis legend Goran Ivanišević. The move marks a fresh and promising beginning for Rybakina, who has recently experienced a series of difficult personal … Read more
Goran Ivanisevic, former coach to Novak Djokovic, recently shared insights into his decision to take on an entirely new role as a coach for WTA star Elena Rybakina. This surprising collaboration has drawn considerable attention, particularly given Ivanisevic’s background as a renowned ATP coach and his high-profile successes on the men’s tour. Ivanisevic, who coached … Read more