Rybakina addressed the criticism from fans regarding her absence from national team matches.

The top-ranked tennis player from Kazakhstan (No. 6) participated in a press conference ahead of the playoff round against the South Korean team. In response to questions, she addressed the situation regarding the criticism from fans for missing games for the national team this year, as reported by a correspondent.

Elena Rybakina Billy Jean King Cup Vesti.kz - Does the criticism from Kazakhs regarding your alleged unwillingness to play for the national team affect you? How might this situation impact your game?

- Indeed, there has been a lot of talk, but there are also people who support me. Unfortunately, I cannot split myself when I am not feeling well. Right now, the prospect of stepping onto the court is not even on the table; it's not an option. I am in decent shape, certainly not perfect. However, if I give 100 percent, we have every chance to move forward.

It’s worth noting that Rybakina has two matches scheduled in the showdown against South Korea. On Saturday, the 16th, she will face [IMAGE_1] (No.), and on Sunday, November 17, she will compete against [IMAGE_2] (No.). All matches will take place at Beeline Arena in Astana.

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In the past year, Rybakina has missed two national team confrontations in the Billie Jean King Cup and did not participate in the [IMAGE_3] Olympics due to illness.

Earlier, Rybakina gave an extensive exclusive interview to our publication: