World No. 8 tennis player, Elena Rybakina, has opened up about the increased expectations she faced after her triumph at Wimbledon 2022.
According to Rybakina, the biggest challenge comes from within: “I think the most difficult thing is that you expect a lot from yourself. It`s not really about the expectations of other people. And when something doesn`t go the way you want, you get frustrated. That’s where your environment becomes crucial. You need support. You need someone who can push you, a team that believes in you, family, friends…”
She further emphasized the nature of tennis and the importance of resilience: “Ultimately, we lose more often than we win in tennis. You have to work hard every day, and the result can come at any time. You can feel amazing on the court, then suddenly get sick in the morning. What can you do? Nothing. You just have to keep working. That’s how I see it.”
Marcus Prine