Why doesn't Rybakina show any emotion on the court?

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There is a halo of mystery surrounding the figure of Elena Rybakina. With her direct and forceful tennis, there is no doubt, but when it comes to her personality, surely many have questions. Why is she so introverted?

We don't know if off the court she is just as discreet, but the question about her controlled temperament is common in each of her interviews. In one of the latest ones she did, conducted by the colleagues at Championat, Elena Rybakina addresses the topic of her character naturally. She confesses that she also experiences moments of real tension during matches, but reveals her strategy to calm her nerves and where that ability to never lose composure originates.

"Of course, we all have moments during matches when we are angry, when something doesn't work as it should. Including myself, and I assure you that what you want to do is destroy and break everything," surprises the reigning champion of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, where she landed after securing the last spot in the tournament. "In those moments, what I try to do is restrain myself, I try not to let my emotions go further, not to cross the line at any moment. Obviously, when you reach that mood, there is no escape, but I always try to control myself as much as possible," assures the Kazakh player.

"I have thrown my racket sometimes, in moments when I can't deal with my emotions. I hold my ground because I understand that there are always kids watching, and I wouldn't want to set a bad example. Everyone has their principles and reflections on that matter, so I prefer to maintain that type of neutrality in any situation, not showing my strong emotions, especially the negative ones. My parents have given me such a level of education that it's pointless to expect a reaction of that kind on the court," states the 26-year-old player.

Rybakina comments on the increase in WTA prize money

Beyond Elena Rybakina's inner self, the interview also touched on other aspects related to the women's circuit and the growth starting to be seen in the economic prizes. Not only in Grand Slams, where they have been on equal terms with men for years. For the first time in history, the WTA Finals awarded more money to the champion than the ATP Finals to the champion. This means that the Kazakh received a few more euros than Jannik Sinner for doing the same job. It was about time!

"I think we strive throughout the year in many tournaments to increase that prize fund, so it was only a matter of time to reach this point," celebrates the recent master. "In a couple of years, I'm sure many other tournaments will also offer a more rounded prize. In Riyadh, we had an incredibly large prize money, so I am very happy to have emerged as the champion. The way the previous generation fought for this issue has finally begun to bear fruit. It seems to me that everything is heading in that direction, we are gaining stability, and I am 100% confident in the good things the future will bring," declared the world No. 5 with excitement.

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