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Elena Rybakina

Rybakina joins Sabalenka: "If the majority decides to boycott, of course I would join." Photo: Getty Images

Rybakina joins Sabalenka: "If the majority decides to boycott, of course I would join"

The Kazakh player does not hesitate to join a hypothetical boycott following complaints about the prize money at Roland Garros: "We have never managed to come together to make real changes."

Aryna Sabalenka, analysis of the draw in WTA Rome 2026. Photo: gettyimages

Analysis of the draw in the WTA Rome 2026: Sabalenka avoids Swiatek and other favorites

We tell you how the path of the favorites to the title in the WTA 1000 Roma 2026 looks, revealing their opponents round by round and paying special attention to the case of Aryna Sabalenka.

Rybakina warns: "I haven't given my best version yet." Photo: Getty Images

Rybakina warns: "I haven't given my best version yet"

The reigning champion of Stuttgart arrives in Madrid as one of the main contenders for the title, while acknowledging her current rivalry with Sabalenka.

Elena Rybakina, options to compete for world number 1 with Sabalenka. Photo: gettyimages

Rybakina fully enters the fight for the number 1 in the world with Sabalenka

The Kazakh player has a golden opportunity in the remaining clay court swing to cut points from Sabalenka and potentially challenge for the number 1 spot in the WTA rankings in the medium term.

Aryna Sabalenka, analysis of the draw at Mutua Madrid Open 2026. Photo: gettyimages

Analysis of the women's draw at Mutua Madrid Open 2026: Sabalenka and Swiatek could meet in the semifinals

We explain the potential matchups between favorites that could occur round by round, describing the keys that may shape the course of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026.