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“That’s the Goal Now”: Elena Rybakina Sends Clear Message After Becoming World No. 1

Elena Rybakina will begin the China Open as the new world No. 1, but the 3-time Grand Slam champion is not planning to slow down after reaching the top of the WTA rankings for the first time. The Kazakh arrives in Beijing with another major objective in mind: finishing the season at No. 1 and holdin...
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Elena Rybakina (27 years old, 1 WTA) is part of an excellent 2026 season, succeeding in imposing herself at the Australian Open and the US Open, but also in the first position in the WTA. Kazakhstan's next goals are to finish in the year, to remain in the first place and, next year, to adjugate Roland Garros, the only major trophy missing. Elena Rybakina is in Beijing, where she is favorite number 1 on the title. ...

Elena Rybakina begins the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing, China, from an unprecedented position in her career. It's the first time that Kazakhstan's player participates in a tournament both as a world leader and as a main favourite.

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Mediafax broke the news on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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