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Elena Rybakina

Athlete

Elena Rybakina is a Kazakhstani professional tennis player and the 2022 Wimbledon champion.

Notable Quotes

"Of course I feel not the greatest, I couldn't even push from the serve."
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"It's painful to walk. We'll know more tomorrow when we have the MRI."
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