On talent, Elena Rybakina really does hang with Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka more than Coco Gauff” – Tennis journalist
In the highly competitive world of women’s tennis, where the likes of Iga Świątek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff dominate headlines, one player stands out quietly but powerfully: Elena Rybakina. Often described as an underappreciated force, tennis analysts and journalists are beginning to recognize her exceptional talent, asserting that she hangs more with Świątek and Sabalenka, the world’s top two, than with the youthful energy of Coco Gauff.
A Measured Rise
Rybakina’s rise to the top echelons of the sport has been deliberate. She first broke through on the global stage by winning Wimbledon in 2022, establishing herself as a player who can succeed under pressure. However, despite this prestigious win, she has sometimes been overshadowed by the higher-ranked Świątek and the hard-hitting Sabalenka, as well as by the charismatic Gauff, who garnered widespread attention after her US Open triumph in 2023.
However, those in the know, including tennis journalists and insiders, are quick to point out that Rybakina’s talent places her in a different conversation — one that is often reserved for Świątek and Sabalenka, rather than Gauff.
