“I don’t have words to say how happy I am” Elena Rybakina exceeds own expectations as she wins the 2022 Wimbledon Championships
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Elena Rybakina with her 2022 Wimbledon trophy
World No. 23 and the 17th seed at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, Elena Rybakina became the first Kazakhstani player to win the Grand Slam as she defeated World No. 2 and the third seed Ons Jabeur in the finals. Rybakina, despite going a set down, won the match 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in 1 hour and 48 minutes.
In what was expected to be a serving mastersclass, Jabeur came well prepared and was rather disciplined with her 4 aces and 1 double fault while Rybakina hit 4 aces but made 3 double faults. Despite this, Elena was clinical in breakpoint conversion as she won 4o f the 6 breakpoitns while Ons managed only 2 breakpoints from 11 chances. Rybakina takes the title home with 86 points to Jabeur’s 80 as the Championships come to a close for the women’s singles for this year.
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“I’m speechless”: Elena Rybakina in her on-court interview
Rybakina ensured that she remembered all the special people during her victory speech as she talked with Sue Barker in her on-court interview. Right from her parents, to her coach and the President of the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation, Rybakina thanked each and everyone.
“Thank you so much. I’m sure as speechless because I was super nervous before the match and during the match and I am honestly happy to win this. Never felt something like this. I just want to thank the crowd for their support, it was unbelievable. I want to thank Ons for the great match and everything you achieved, it’s amazing. You are an inspiration not only for young juniors but for everybody. We had an amazing game and I don’t think I’ve met someone like this on Tour and I just enjoyed to play against you.
“I ran today so much, I don’t think I need to do fitness anymore. Also, I want to thank the Royal Box, I played the first time, it’s an honour to be in front of you. Thank you so much and it’s just unbelievable. I didn’t expect it, to be able to be here it’s just amazing and I don’t honestly have words to say how happy I am but I won’t be here without my team, so I want to thank my team. I appreciate it, you (President of Kazakshtani Tennis Federation) came to support me in my semi-final and now in the final, it’s an unbelievable support.
“To the rest of my team, the most important my parents, they are not here. My sister is here and this is the first time she has come to my tournament so it’s unbelievable for her. But for my parents, without them I won’t be here for sure. So, just thank you so much everyone,” said Rybakina in her on-court interview.
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