Tennis fans were thrilled to see Elena Rybakina make a rare appearance in the middle of her ongoing absence from the court. The Kazakh star has withdrawn from multiple events this season, citing injuries and illnesses
Rybakina was observed by friend and fellow tennis player Amina Anshba in an Instagram story. The World No. 4 was pictured standing alongside Anshba and Sofya Lanseré, a tennis player who they both knew.Several admirers were ecstatic to see the Kazakh star in the answers when a fan published the Instagram story on X, the former Twitter. Following a difficult season characterised by sickness, injuries, and her breakup with long-time coach Stefano Vukov, supporters were relieved to see the 25-year-old in good health.
Despite her many withdrawals from tournaments this year, Rybakina has enough points to qualify for the WTA Finals, in the current standings.
Elena Rybakina was in inspired form earlier in the season when she won three titles. However, signs of a difficult period to follow were already showing. She had withdrawn from the Dubai Tennis Championships and the Indian Wells before
Rybakina has only participated in two matches since reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open and the semifinals at Wimbledon.Leylah Fernandez defeated the Kazakh player in her first match of the Cincinnati Open season. She withdrew prior to the following round at the US Open after defeating Destanee Aiava in her opening round.The #4 in the world is still on track to make it to the WTA Finals. With 4981 points, she is presently positioned third in the Race to Riyadh, only behind the players Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek who have already qualified.
