Pavlyuchenkova Tips Rybakina as the Next Sharapova in Tennis World

Pavlyuchenkova called the tennis player capable of becoming the “new Sharapova”

The ex-first racket of Russia noted that Elena Rybakina has great potential and crazy physical data

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Ex-first racket of Russia Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova believes that Yelena Rybakina, representing Kazakhstan, is capable of repeating the career path of Maria Sharapova. About this she told in an interview with Sport-Express.

“Certainly [она способна стать новой Марией Шараповой]Lena has great potential. She has crazy physical data. Very tall, good delivery. Almost like a man. And in women’s tennis, the serve plays a very important role. Plus, do not forget that she is still very young, but she is progressing in every tournament. This season she has become much more confident in her abilities. Of course, good results also contribute to this,” Pavlyuchenkova said.

Rybakina is 23 years old. She was born in Moscow and represented Russia until 2018. Now Rybakina is ranked fourth in the WTA rankings, she has won five titles under the auspices of the organization, and in 2022 she became the winner of Wimbledon.

This season, Rybakina reached the final of the Australian Open, and she starred at Roland Garros before the third round match due to illness.

Sharapova is a former world No. 1 who has won five Grand Slams and retired in February 2020.