Attack is the best form of defense, it is often said. Well, both Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka would agree. The two can often be seen playing an aggressive brand of tennis, often outpacing their opponents with sheer power and hard-hitting prowess. With the grass-court season underway, this style perfectly suits their game and as a result, the two have a good chance of making it to the business end of the upcoming Wimbledon Championships. Ahead of that event, Rybakina and Sabalenka are due to clash in Berlin as the Kazakh star opened up about facing Sabalenka.
Over the recent years, both Sabalenka and Rybakina have been at the top of their games, with the latter also winning a Wimbledon title. Ahead of their encounter, Rybakina was asked if defense or offense will be the key to unlocking Sabalenka’s challenge. Putting on a wry smile, Rybakina replied, “Well, we both play aggressive. I don’t think any of us like to defend. Well, we’ll see how it goes. I definitely try to give my best and hopefully can improve myself a bit for tomorrow.”
Elena Rybakina on facing Aryna Sabalenka next in Berlin
“You’ve played about 10 times. You won 4 of those. What’s usually the key, defense or offense?”
Elena: “Well, we both play aggressive. I don’t think any of us like to defend.”
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 19, 2025
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