Djokovic and Rybakina won championships at Wimbledon six months ago.
Elena Rybakina finished second at the Australian Open, and Novak Djokovic praised her for “a fantastic tournament.” The 23-year-old Rybakina almost missed winning her second Grand Slam championship on Saturday. Aryna Sabalenka, 24, rallied to defeat Rybakina 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the Australian Open final after Rybakina had led by a set.
Djokovic commends Rybakina.
Currently, Rybakina has advanced to the Grand Slam finals in two of the most recent Major competitions.
Rybakina acknowledges that her confidence has grown after winning Wimbledon and coming in second place at the Australian Open. She now has even more faith that she can win Grand Slams.
Without a doubt, playing finals in the second week of the Grand Slam is the objective.
Even after this final, I suppose, I have greater confidence now. I just need to put in the same amount of effort as I did in the offseason and actually over the years, stay in good physical condition, and the results will undoubtedly follow. I suppose I’m trying not to consider anything, even expectations.
However, I was thinking that I should demonstrate it on the court after such a strong preseason. Naturally, the outcomes will be available after that. Not so fantastic in the initial weeks… But ultimately, I believe it all comes down to having the confidence to move on and keep working.
I now feel terrific physically as well. I am confident that if I continue working, the outcomes will be favorable.
As reported by Tennis Majors, Rybakina stated following the contest. Over the past six months, Rybakina has shown she possesses the skills necessary to compete in a Grand Slam.
Rybakina upset Iga Swiatek, who was ranked No. 1, to go to the Australian Open final. It would be intriguing to watch how Rybakina performs following a great Australian Open run.