WATCH: Elena Rybakina forgets to thank her team after winning Indian Wells Open, covers up with a heartwarming gesture
Elena Rybakina climbs the WTA rankings after winning the Indian Wells Open women's singles title.
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Elena Rybakina after winning the Indian Wells Open 2023 trophy (Image Credit: Sky Sports)
Elena Rybakina finally had her revenge for the loss in the Australian Open 2023 against Aryna Sabalenka as she lifted the Indian Wells Open women’s singles title. She won the match in straight sets 7-6 (13/11), 6-4.
After winning the match, she gave a long-winding speech, but forgot to mention an important name in her list. So, before lifting the Indian Wells Open trophy, she thanked her team which has supported her throughout.
Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) shared an excerpt of this video on social media.
“Almost forgot. Team Rybakina lifts a fourth career WTA title!” the caption read.
“Wait the most important is my team, Thank You so much! I completely forgot. But yeah without you it wouldn’t be possible so Thank You again. You are always with me… Bad days, good days, so I really apppreciate all the work done for me and with me,” she said as all the dignitaries present with Aryna Sabalenka burst out laughing.
The WTA Tour will advance towards Miami, Florida, USA as the next WTA Masters tournament- the Miami Open 2023 will begin.
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Elena Rybakina makes it to the Top 10 of the WTA singles rankings
The Kazakh tennis professional won her career’s fourth and this season’s first WTA title. This is also her first WTA 1000 title. Winning the Wimbledon 2022 ladies singles title was a memorable journey for her. Unfortunately, it did not translate into any ranking points for her as the Grand Slam was stripped off ranking points. Winning the Indian Wells Open women’s singles title, hence, helped her in many ways.
After losing the final of the Australian Open and disappointment in the subsequent tournaments, Indian Wells has been a memorable one for Elena Rybakina for more than one reason. She not only lifted the trophy but also defeated both the top two players — Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in the process. She defeated the current World No.1 in the semi-final round 6-2, 6-2.
This helped her to breach the Top 10 of the WTA singles rankings for the first time in her career. She is the current World No.7. However, after winning the Indian Wells Open, her eyes would be set on winning the next tournament in the sunshine doubles- the Miami Open 2023. Winning both the competitions can help her greatly to climb the WTA singles rankings as the clay swing of the tennis season will begin shortly.
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