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Tennis sensation Elena Rybakina has showcased her commitment to fan engagement during the Qatar Open 2025 in Doha. After sealing a spot in the quarterfinals, the 25-year-old tennis star took her time to interact with fans, posing for photos and signing autographs. This gesture of the Kazakh star melted the hearts of tennis fans and showcases Rybakina's appreciation for her supporters and her dedication to fostering a strong connection with them.
Such cute interactions are cherished by fans and contribute to the positive atmosphere surrounding the WTA 1000 tournament. The star player's sportsmanship and fan interaction continue to make her a beloved personality off the court in the tennis community. The video of her kind gesture has gone viral on social media, with fans hailing the 2022 Wimbledon champion for her sportsmanship.
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Elena Rybakina immediately walks over to take photos with fans and sign autographs after reaching the Doha Quarterfinals.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 12, 2025
The people’s princess. 🇰🇿👸🏼
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Elena Rybakina to face Iga Swaitek in Qatar Open 2025 quarterfinals
Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek will face each other in the quarterfinals of Doha.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 12, 2025
Rematch of last year’s final.
Elena leads the head to head 4-3, but Iga won their most recent meeting at United Cup last month.
Elena is 10-3 this season. She hasn’t dropped a set all… pic.twitter.com/mprHAYJEkO
Coming to the match dynamics, the Kazakh star has defeated Rebecca Sramkova in the quarterfinal clash and is now set to face world number two and three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek in the next clash. The quarter-final game between these two players will mark the eighth meeting with Swiatek and Rybakina, with the Russian leading the head-to-head record by 4-3.
Their recent game was at the United Cup, where Swiatek led Poland to the semi-finals after defeating Rybakina. The 2024 Qatar Open Final saw Iga Swiatek secure her third straight title win with a stunning win over Rybakina in the final showdown.
“Tough opponent as always. Going to focus on myself and try to stay aggressive on the court. It’s definitely the toughest opponent so far on this tournament, so hopefully I can do well," said Elena Rybakina on facing Iga Swaitek.