Elena Rybakina has gotten behind the wheel and began taking driving classes because the Kazakh tennis star might quickly be capable to drive the Porsche supercar she gained a few months in the past.
In the event you bear in mind properly, there was a bit humorous state of affairs throughout the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart in April. Often, the winner there additionally collects the newest Porsche and will get to drive a lap across the court docket. On this case, it was a Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo.
Elena Rybakina and her Porsche© YouTube screenshot
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However after ousting Marta Kostyuk 6-2 6-2, Rybakina wasn’t capable of fulfill the custom since she did not have a driver’s license. As a substitute, the 25-year-old acquired into the automobile and sat on the passenger seat whereas one of many event representatives took her for a lap.Â
Nonetheless, not that the 2024 season is over, the 2022 Wimbledon champion hit up a driving college in Dubai.Â
“I just joined Galadari driving school and really happy to join and practice. I have a very strict instructor. But it is very nice experience and looking forward to my exam tomorrow,” Rybakina stated in an Instagram video uploaded by the driving college.Â
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.Â
“I actually don’t have a driver’s license. So it’s gonna be the goal, of course. I mean, I want it already for a long time, so that’s a good motivation,” the world No. 6 stated following her Stuttgart triumh.Â
On the time, Rybakina additionally famous that being restricted with time resulting from life on the Tour was the rationale why she did not have a driver’s license but.
“I wanted to do it already long time, but I never have chance to be at one place for long. I did already couple of lessons. I was driving, but yeah, for sure that’s the goal for this year outside of the court. And with this car, if I win, it’s going to be one double goal. Hopefully I finish it this year,” she stated.
Elena Rybakina and her Porsche© YouTube screenshot
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Rybakina hinted it will be taken to Dubai and revealed who’d drive itÂ
Because the two-time Grand Slam finalist resides in Dubai, she discovered taking her Porsche there could be a good suggestion. Additionally, she hinted that it will be put to make use of however that it will in all probability be pushed by her mother or now-former coach Stefano Vukov.
“Well, I don’t know yet (smiling). For sure I will drive it around, and we are thinking to have it in Dubai. So it’s going to be for sure Stefano driving, maybe my mom, hopefully me soon. So yeah (smiling),” Rybakina stated.
In the meantime, the Kazakh tennis star can also be making 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.
“Really looking forward to this partnership. I think he’s a great champion and he has so much experience. I’m really looking forward to start (to work with him). Yeah, for me was important to get better. Of course, with the help of the agents we connected and just decided to start working. So I’m really looking forward,” she stated in Riyadh.Â
When looking for a brand new coach, Rybakina had Ivanisevic excessive on her listing and was very intrigued in regards to the prospect of working with the coach who collaborated with Djokovic for six years.Â
“Well, I definitely wanted to work with him. I’m sure since he said yes he also, so… It’s just very interesting for me. I want to learn. Yeah, I’m just looking forward. As we just said, it’s something new for me. Also I’ve been with one coach for long time. I want to learn. Yeah, really happy and we will see what we can do together,” the Kazakh defined on the time.
After confirming the most recent addition to her group, the 2022 Wimbledon winner additionally underlined that she could be on a mission to win a Grand Slam and attain the world No. 1 place in 2025.
“My goals are to win Slams, definitely, and the main goal is to become No. 1 one day. So, hopefully next year,” Rybakina stated after beating Aryna Sabalenka in her final Spherical Robin match on the WTA Finals.
