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Elena Rybakina does not want any more favoritism... and talks about her victory in Australia. Source: Getty

Rybakina removes herself from the favorite role after Australia: "I don't put too much pressure or expectations on myself"

The Kazakh player talked about what happened after winning her second Grand Slam in Australia: she returned home sick and is now aiming for a record of more than ten years in Doha, her first tournament back.

Conclusions of the Australian Open 2026. Photo: gettyimages

The 10 conclusions from the Australian Open 2026

We analyze in detail everything that happened in these two weeks at the Australian Open 2026 and how it may influence upcoming events.

The triumph of silence. Photo: Gettyimages

The triumph of silence

Elena Rybakina claimed the title of the 2026 Australian Open quietly, but with a tremendous tennis game that, combined with a great preseason, makes her a contender for everything this year.

WTA Ranking: Rybakina storms into third place, Gauff moves down, and Badosa experiences a significant drop. Photo: Gettyimages

WTA Ranking: Rybakina storms into third place, Gauff drops, and Badosa suffers a big drop

The Australian Open champion returns to the podium and already eyes Swiatek's second place, while the American drops out of the top 3 and the Spaniard falls nearly 40 positions.
 

Rybakina: "I always trusted that I could return to my level". Photo: Getty

Rybakina: "I always believed I could return to my level"

Elena Rybakina, champion at the 2026 Australian Open and the upcoming world number three, shares her emotions after the triumph in Melbourne.