Rybakina reveals what she will focus on and what is the key to her improvement in 2025

We have not yet reached the conclusion of the 2024 season, and the 2025 tennis year has already begun. Paradoxical as it may seem, that's how the circuit works: it offers no respite or room for rest. Several rackets have already competed in the opening day of the United Cup 2025. The most outstanding performance came from Elena Rybakina, essential in Kazakhstan's triumph over Spain on the first day, securing two victories, one against Jéssica Bouzas in singles and the other alongside Alexander Shevchenko in mixed doubles.

Following her double success, Elena attended a press conference, expressing satisfaction with her performance, especially for the first match of the season. "The first match is always tough, and Jéssica is a great player with impressive wins last season. Physically, it's not easy when you've just arrived in Australia, but overall, I think it was a good performance. I hope to feel even better in the second match."

The physical aspect is undoubtedly a major concern for many of her fans. Her extended absences from the circuit and constant injuries have created the main cloud of uncertainty around her potential, becoming the primary focus she aims to address in 2025. She emphasized this clearly, saying, "My main goal is to play the entire season because I couldn't participate in the Asian tour last season due to some physical issues. The most important thing for me is to stay healthy from the beginning to the end of the year. Additionally, I will focus on the Grand Slams and winning major titles."

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE... WITH IMPROVEMENTS ALONG THE WAY

It is in the Majors that Rybakina is determined to excel, aiming to once again compete with Sabalenka and Swiatek. However, she is fully aware that achieving this requires the long-awaited physical improvement. "The most important thing is to stay healthy because you can't play every match perfectly, so you have to be ready for many tough matches where you'll fight until the end. I believe anything is possible. Not everything is always under your control, but with the preparation we have undertaken, I think I have a chance."

Lastly, Elena's preseason has focused on strengthening her physical conditioning, working with Goran Ivanisevic to be more offensive while enhancing her durability on the court. "The rest time I had to take after New York helped me physically because the season is very long and the calendar is quite challenging. I think the preparation has been quite good; I've done things I had done before, but this time, I had more time to put them into practice," stated Elena, adding with a chuckle that she also utilized the break to obtain her driver's license. And the first car she drove? "A Porsche Cayenne, indeed.". Impressive, isn't it?

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