Elena Rybakina has been ranked above Swiatek: details.

The former tennis player from Belarus shared her thoughts on who could pose the main competition to her compatriot in the 2025 season, as reported by . According to her, one of these tennis players will be the best player from Kazakhstan. This year, Sabalenka has taken over the leadership in the WTA rankings.

Vera Lapko Aryna Sabalenka Vesti.kz Elena Rybakina Iga Swiatek

"I’ll start with Swiatek. She is a top tennis player who demonstrates an incredible level of play. Next season, Iga will occupy the first, second, or third position in the WTA rankings. However, I feel that the Polish player might slip a bit, and among the main contenders against Aryna in 2025 will be Rybakina and Gauff. But this is women’s tennis. You never know what might happen.

I liked Elena Rybakina's decision to start working with Ivanisevic. For the athlete, this is a significant advantage, as Goran himself played at an exceptional level. He has a deep understanding of men's tennis and has worked with Novak Djokovic. This specialist has incredible experience collaborating with such a major player. I believe that we, as women, tend to observe a lot from men's tennis. I think Goran should contribute not just to Elena's game but also to her decision-making and the psychological aspect of being an athlete. I will be interested in watching Rybakina next year. I repeat: I would classify her and Gauff as Sabalenka's main rivals in the 2025 season," Lapko's words are quoted by .

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Remember, Rybakina is currently ranked sixth in the WTA rankings. This year, she began working with a new coach, Croatian Goran Ivanisevic. The top player from Kazakhstan recently returned to the court, successfully competing for the Kazakhstan team in the Billie Jean King Cup.