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Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 9, 2022 Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina poses with the trophy after winning the women’s singles final against Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur REUTERS/Toby Melville

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Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 9, 2022 Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina poses with the trophy after winning the women’s singles final against Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur REUTERS/Toby Melville
In the fast-paced world of professional tennis, where athletes are constantly on the move, few embody the spirit of adventure quite like the defending Wimbledon champion, Elena Rybakina. Born and raised in Moscow, this remarkable player switched her allegiance to Kazakhstan in 2018, seeking to take advantage of the facilities and opportunities available there. Rybakina, now a full-fledged citizen, leads a peripatetic lifestyle that keeps her constantly on the road, pursuing her passion for both the sport and adrenaline-filled experiences.
Elena Rybakina is a big motorhead
Rybakina’s devotion to speed extends beyond the tennis court. While she has yet to obtain her driver’s license due to her demanding schedule, the young athlete reveals her affinity for cars, eager to explore the open road. ‘I like cars but I don’t have my driver’s license yet, I just haven’t had time yet because I am always on the road,’ she said during an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail UK. Undeterred, Rybakina nurtures her love for velocity in other ways.
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Tennis – WTA 500 – Eastbourne International – Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, Eastbourne, Britain – June 22, 2021 Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina in action during her round of 32 match against Britain’s Harriet Dart REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge
Away from the tennis courts, Rybakina seeks exhilaration in unexpected places. Rollercoasters have become a favorite pastime for the spirited player. Talking about the same, she said, “I really like rollercoasters as well, and I have ridden quite a lot of them in America. After a tournament it’s sort of a treat.”
Having ridden numerous coasters across America, she cherishes the adrenaline rush and the joy of surrendering to gravity’s whims. Her passion for adventure, however, knows no bounds.
Rybakina’s dream is to do skydiving
Amidst her relentless training and globetrotting lifestyle, Elena Rybakina nurtures a daring dream: to leap out of an airplane and experience the exhilarating rush of skydiving. She acknowledges her coaches’ concerns about the landing, but her adventurous spirit remains undeterred. The prospect of soaring through the air and defying gravity entices her, symbolizing the freedom and thrill she craves in her extraordinary life.
In the same interview, she said, “One of the things I want to do is jump out of an aeroplane, but my coaches are telling me this is not the right time. I think they are worried about the landing.”
She almost realized this dream when she was given a private tour of the Red Bull (her new sponsor) hangar 7 at Salzburg, Austria.
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Interview of Elena Rybakina about winning Wimbledon and before the starts of the title defense next week.
She spoke about many subjects:
-Jumping of a plane
-How she chose tennis when she was young
-How she didnt expect to win Wimbledon
Source:https://t.co/V4xPyLlJSQ#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/sAxjowqd0G— Sebastien G. (@sebsharfam) June 27, 2023
Whether it be her desire to obtain a driver’s license, indulge in rollercoaster rides, or dreaming of skydiving, Rybakina embodies the spirit of a true thrill-seeker.
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As she continues her professional tennis career, we can only anticipate the exciting heights this spirited athlete will reach, both on and off the court. Elena Rybakina’s story is a reminder that behind the fierce competitors in the sporting world lies a realm of passions and aspirations waiting to be explored, always striving for that next adrenaline-filled moment that life has to offer.
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