Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, is back in top form and poised to make another deep run in 2025. Here are 6 key things to know about the Kazakhstani star lighting up the grass courts.

1. She’s a former Wimbledon champion.

Rybakina claimed the title in 2022—the first Kazakhstani to win Wimbledon—and remains dominant on grass.

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2. She’s back in form in 2025.

She won the Strasbourg title after a yearlong drought and played tough with top players like Sabalenka in Berlin, signaling renewal.

After the Strasbourg win, she was quoted as saying, "I’m really happy with the week, with the way I played these matches. It was not easy, but I think I’m on the right way, playing better each match."

3. She’s a top contender again.

Ranked 11th world, ESPN cites her as co‑favorite (+550 odds). ESPN wrote, "Rybakina, one of the few former champions in the draw, will be dangerous if she gets past Swiatek."

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4. Her serve is a weapon.

Her serve is well‑acknowledged as a key strength. For instance, she recorded 16 aces in the Strasbourg final and regularly deploys powerful serving to dominate points.

5. She’s working on mental strength.

Partnering with coaches like Goran Ivanisevic followed by Davide Sanguinetti, she openly discussed the pressure post‑Wimbledon 2022 and the need for strong support.

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6. She thrives on grass.

Her baseline power, serve, and volley game make her a "queen of grass" in the eyes of opponents.

Bottom Line

Elena Rybakina enters Wimbledon 2025 as a former champion, grass-court specialist, and mental resiliency project with the serve and support system to make her a serious title threat once again. Our eyes are definitely on her!