World No. 10 Elena Rybakina shared her thoughts on representing Kazakhstan in the Billie Jean King Cup qualification, scheduled for April 10th and 11th in Brisbane.
“Brisbane is a special city for me; I won a tournament here last year. It is a little unusual to come to Australia mid-season, when the clay court season has already started in Europe, and the surface here is hard. But I am very happy to play for the national team again and will try to show my best tennis.”
– Your upcoming singles match will be your tenth for the national team. What does this milestone mean to you?
“I wasn`t even aware of that! But, of course, it`s very nice. I always strive to represent Kazakhstan on the international stage. Our schedule is demanding, but whenever I have the opportunity to play for the national team, I try to take it. It`s an honor to play for my country.”
– How do you assess the team`s chances in the upcoming tournament?
“We have every chance to win. We believe in ourselves!” – the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation press service quotes the tennis player.
