Elena Rybakina's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Elena Rybakina. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Elena Rybakina is a Kazakhstani professional tennis player, formerly Russian, who has reached a career-high ranking of world No. 3. She's the first Kazakhstani player to break into the top 10 and is the current Kazakhstani No. 1. Rybakina made history as the first player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam title, claiming the 2022 Wimbledon Championships. She has accumulated 11 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including the prestigious 2023 Indian Wells Open, the 2023 Italian Open, and the 2025 WTA Finals.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2011: Youngest Woman Champion

In 2011, Petra Kvitová was the youngest woman champion.

2015: Wimbledon Finalist

In 2015, Garbiñe Muguruza was Wimbledon finalist.

February 2018: First WTA Tour Win and Top 10 Upset

In February 2018, Elena Rybakina won her first WTA Tour match at the St. Petersburg Trophy and upset world No. 7, Caroline Garcia, helping her rise in the rankings.

2019: First WTA Tour Title

In 2019, Elena Rybakina achieved her first consistent success on the WTA Tour, including her first tour title at the Bucharest Open and her debut in the top 100 rankings.

2019: WTA Title and Top 100 Debut

In 2019, Elena Rybakina won her first WTA Tour title at the Bucharest Open and entered the top 100 in the WTA rankings.

2020: Breakthrough Season

In 2020, Elena Rybakina had a breakthrough season, leading the tour with five finals appearances.

2020: Multiple Finals and Top 20 Ranking

In 2020, Elena Rybakina led the WTA Tour in finals appearances, reaching four of her first five events and climbing to No. 17 in the world rankings, becoming the first Kazakhstani player in the top 20.

2020: Led the Tour in Ace Count

In 2020, Elena Rybakina led the tour in the ace count with 192 aces.

November 2021: Top 15 Debut

In November 2021, Elena Rybakina made her debut in the top 15, at world No. 14, becoming the highest ranked Kazakhstani player in history.

2022: Wimbledon Championships Win

In 2022, Elena Rybakina achieved a career highlight by winning the Wimbledon Championships.

2022: Wimbledon Victory and Public Discourse

In 2022, Elena Rybakina won the Wimbledon Championships, becoming the youngest champion since 2011. Her Russian nationality became a point of public discussion due to the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes.

January 2023: Australian Open Final and Top 10 Ranking

In January 2023, Elena Rybakina reached the Australian Open final and achieved a top 10 ranking, becoming the first player representing Kazakhstan to reach the top 10.

May 2023: Career-High Ranking and Italian Open Quarterfinals

In May 2023, Elena Rybakina reached a new career-high of world No. 6 on May 8th, then advanced to the quarterfinals at the Italian Open, achieving a world No. 5 ranking after defeating Jasmine Paolini, Anna Kalinskaya, and Markéta Vondroušová.

2023: Australian Open Final and Top Ranking

In 2023, Elena Rybakina reached the Australian Open final, won two WTA 1000 titles, and achieved a world No. 3 ranking.

2023: WTA 1000 Titles

In 2023, Elena Rybakina won two WTA 1000 events: the Indian Wells Open and the Italian Open.

2024: Brisbane International Title and Australian Open Second Round Exit

In 2024, Elena Rybakina won the Brisbane International final against Aryna Sabalenka. However, she exited in the second round at the Australian Open to Anna Blinkova in a match with the longest tie-break in Grand Slam history.

2025: First Player to Hit Over 500 Aces in a Single Season

In 2025, Elena Rybakina became the first player since Karolína Plíšková to hit over 500 aces in a single season.

2025: WTA Finals Victory Over Świątek

In 2025, Elena Rybakina came back from a set down to win against Iga Świątek at the WTA Finals in Riyadh and snapped a four match losing streak.

2025: WTA Finals Victory

In 2025, Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the finals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh to win her first WTA Finals title.

2025: Internationaux de Strasbourg Title and French Open Fourth Round

In 2025, Elena Rybakina won the Internationaux de Strasbourg, defeating Liudmila Samsonova in the final. She also reached the fourth round of the 2025 French Open.