05/08/2025
Elena Rybakina on facing Victoria Mboko next in Montreal, ‘She’s dangerous… she has nothing to lose’
“What stood out about Victoria when you faced her last in Washington?”
Elena: “Yeah, she's a tough opponent. She has really good strokes, and she plays fast, and she has really good serve. I feel like in Washington it was also a bit difficult for both of us since it was a night match, and the conditions were, like, very different. Now we are playing here, and it's more consistent, I would say.
So she's definitely dangerous. She has nothing to lose, and I'm sure she's enjoying out there. Yeah, it's going to be a tough one. Hopefully I can bring my best.”
“If Victoria wins, you're going to face the local favorite. Do you enjoy those types of games when you're playing against a player and against a whole stadium as well?”
Elena: “Well, of course, I understand that a lot of people will cheer for her, and she's young. As I said, she has nothing to lose. So it is dangerous, I would say.
I will just try to focus on myself, on my serve especially, because I know if it's really working, then I have much more chances. So that's going to be the goal.”
