Why did Rybakina change nationality?

Why did Rybakina change nationality?

The Kazakhstan Tennis Federation had offered her financial support to change her nationality, which she chose over various options to play college tennis in the United States.

Is Elena Rybakina Russian?

The 23-year-old Rybakina was born in Moscow and played in the Russian system until 2018, when financial issues led to her nationality switch.

Is Elena Rybakina from Kazakhstan?

Try refreshing the page. For Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, the Wimbledon final was very nice. The 23-year-old who was born in Moscow became the first player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles title when she came from one set down to upset world No. 3 Ons Jabeur, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the ladies final on Saturday.

Do Rybakina parents live in Russia?

Rybakina’s parents still live in Moscow and she had been reluctant throughout the tournament to elaborate on how much time she spends in Russia.

Did Rybakina change her citizenship?

Rybakina was born and raised in Moscow (and reportedly still resides there), but in 2018 switched nationality to Kazakhstan, which offered her more financial support to further her tennis career.

Who are Ons Jabeur parents?

Ons Jabeur was born on 28 August 1994 in a small town in Tunisia called Ksar Hellal to mother Samira Jabeur and father Ridha Jabeur. Her mother Samira played tennis recreationally and introduced her to the sport at the age of three.