Rybakina highlights what two things she is missing to be No. 1

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Although she may not be the name at the top of the lists, the reality is that Elena Rybakina has the tennis to win Roland Garros. Will it be this year? It's too early to think about that, so let's start by talking about her last match.

Or rather, about her first match here in Paris, a victory in an hour and a quarter against Veronika Erjavec that posed no problem for her. In fact, the biggest issue was not knowing her opponent, but she resolved this in the early stages of the match. As the best player of the season if we look at the Race, the challenge for Elena Rybakina lies in seeing if she can once again deliver a sublime performance in another Grand Slam. For that, she will need to adapt like never before to the clay court, a process that could bring her closer than ever to the world number one ranking.

Rybakina reflects on her debut at Roland Garros 2026

“Well, at the beginning, I definitely didn't start very well, I made a couple of unforced errors. As I said, the conditions take time to get used to, the ball was flying a lot, it wasn't easy to control it, but then I felt comfortable. Honestly, I was just trying to stay aggressive and keep hitting, but yes, the start is always difficult in these rounds.”

The keys to her victory against Erjavec

“The truth is, I didn't know her. I watched a couple of videos, so yeah, it's not easy to know exactly what the opponent is going to do when you've never faced her, to know what kind of shots to expect. For a first-round match, I was solid, but I know I still have many things to improve for the next one. For example, the serve and the first serve percentage were not as high as I wanted, but of course, it was very hot, so I had to adapt. It's not easy to get a good angle in those conditions, footwork can always be improved, even some decisions. Still, this is a good start for me, I'm happy.”

What does she need to become World No. 1?

“To reach the number 1 spot in the rankings, you need to be very consistent, that's the most important thing. You always have to stay healthy in such a demanding calendar, as there's no room to skip tournaments. Otherwise, if you don't feel well, you could lose early in the initial rounds. I think consistency is the most important and, of course, being healthy.”

Rybakina gives the keys to playing on clay courts

“I would say physical endurance […] Yes, physical endurance and footwork because clay courts are a surface where all shots are practically the same. It's all about footwork and the angles you can create, so I would say that.”

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