Elena Rybakina has gotten behind the wheel and began taking driving classes because the Kazakh tennis star could quickly be capable of drive the Porsche supercar she received a few months in the past.
When you keep in mind properly, there was a bit humorous scenario throughout the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart in April. Often, the winner there additionally collects the most recent Porsche and will get to drive a lap across the court docket. On this case, it was a Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo.
However after ousting Marta Kostyuk 6-2 6-2, Rybakina wasn’t in a position to fulfill the custom since she did not have a driver’s license. As a substitute, the 25-year-old received into the automobile and sat on the passenger seat whereas one of many match representatives took her for a lap.
Nonetheless, not that the 2024 season is over, the 2022 Wimbledon champion hit up a driving faculty in Dubai.
“I simply joined Galadari driving faculty and actually glad to hitch and follow. I’ve a really strict teacher. However it is extremely good expertise and searching ahead to my examination tomorrow,” Rybakina stated in an Instagram video uploaded by the driving faculty.
Rybakina vowed to get a driver’s license after touchdown a Porsche supercar
After seeing the automobile that got here additionally got here as a prize for her Stuttgart win, the 25-year-old admitted that she did not a license to drive it however added that the brand new automobile was a motivating issue to quickly get one.
“I truly don’t have a driver’s license. So it’s gonna be the objective, after all. I imply, I would like it already for a very long time, in order that’s motivation,” the world No. 6 stated following her Stuttgart triumh.
On the time, Rybakina additionally famous that being restricted with time on account of life on the Tour was the explanation why she did not have a driver’s license but.
“I wished to do it already very long time, however I by no means have probability to be at one place for lengthy. I did already couple of classes. I used to be driving, however yeah, for certain that is the objective for this 12 months exterior of the court docket. And with this automobile, if I win, it is going to be one double objective. Hopefully I end it this 12 months,” she stated.
Rybakina hinted it will be taken to Dubai and revealed who’d drive it
Because the two-time Grand Slam finalist resides in Dubai, she found out taking her Porsche there can be a good suggestion. Additionally, she hinted that it will be put to make use of however that it will most likely be pushed by her mother or now-former coach Stefano Vukov.
“Effectively, I do not know but (smiling). For certain I’ll drive it round, and we’re considering to have it in Dubai. So it is going to be for certain Stefano driving, perhaps my mother, hopefully me quickly. So yeah (smiling),” Rybakina stated.
In the meantime, the Kazakh tennis star can be getting ready in Dubai for the 2025 season along with her new coach Goran Ivanisevic. After splitting with Vukov, the previous world No. 3 shared on the WTA Finals that she employed Novak Djokovic’s ex-coach and that their partnership would formally begin within the preseason.
“Actually trying ahead to this partnership. I feel he is an amazing champion and he has a lot expertise. I am actually trying ahead to begin (to work with him). Yeah, for me was essential to get higher. After all, with the assistance of the brokers we related and simply determined to begin working. So I am actually trying ahead,” she stated in Riyadh.
When trying to find a brand new coach, Rybakina had Ivanisevic excessive on her checklist and was very intrigued concerning the prospect of working with the coach who collaborated with Djokovic for six years.
“Effectively, I undoubtedly wished to work with him. I am certain since he stated sure he additionally, so… It is simply very fascinating for me. I wish to study. Yeah, I am simply trying ahead. As we simply stated, it is one thing new for me. Additionally I have been with one coach for very long time. I wish to study. Yeah, actually glad and we are going to see what we will do collectively,” the Kazakh defined on the time.
After confirming the most recent addition to her group, the 2022 Wimbledon winner additionally underlined that she can be on a mission to win a Grand Slam and attain the world No. 1 place in 2025.
“My targets are to win Slams, undoubtedly, and the primary objective is to turn out to be No. 1 someday. So, hopefully subsequent 12 months,” Rybakina stated after beating Aryna Sabalenka in her final Spherical Robin match on the WTA Finals.
