Earlier this month I received an email that, for a moment, made my heart skip. The email came from someone named Elena Ferrante, at “elenaferrante800@gmail.com,” and I feel no remorse leaking Elena’s email here because, of course, whoever or whatever was emailing me is not the real Elena Ferrante. I realized this a few seconds … Read more
Elena Rybakina accomplished another milestone at Melbourne Park on Saturday, January 31, by defeating the World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win her first Australian Open title. She overcame the two-time champion in a two-hour and 19-minute battle to lift a Grand Slam trophy for the second time in her career, after … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are set to meet each other for a second time at a Grand Slam final at the 2026 Australian Open. The two met in the final in Melbourne three years back, with the Belarusian taking the honors. The life of a professional tennis player is tough enough, and it is … Read more
World No. 5 Elena Rybakina recently addressed whether the return of coach Stefano Vukov has played a decisive role in her resurgence on tour. The Kazakh has built strong momentum since the latter part of the 2025 season and has powered her way into the Australian Open final. She now stands one win away from … Read more
New Year’s Eve sparked celebrations across the globe, and the tennis world was no exception. Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and World No. 3 Coco Gauff recently turned heads as they showcased their elegant looks for the festivities. Both stars welcomed the occasion in Australia, where they are set to start their respective 2026 seasons. … Read more
After dominating a field of her most dangerous peers, and claiming $5.2 million—the largest purse in the history of pro tennis, men’s or women’s—Elena Rybakina held up the champ’s trophy at the WTA Finals. It was the first time she had won that title. Rybakina barely qualified for this year-end event for the season’s top … Read more
The 2025 WTA Finals festivities kicked off in grand fashion as top tennis stars Amanda Anisimova, Aryna Sabalenka, and Elena Rybakina dazzled at the tournament’s official gala on the eve of competition. Players stepped out in style ahead of the season-ending event. Amanda Anisimova, Aryna Sabalenka, and Elena Rybakina Share Their Glamorous Gala Looks The … Read more