2022 Wimbledon Final: Elena Rybakina vs. Ons Jabeur

[Deleted member 791948]

Rybakina's speaking is even calm, very stylish speaker

 

[Krish872007]

This is the final you get when you wrongfully ban Russian and Belarusian players. Same for men's final

The ban was always a dumb move to be honest, but I doubt much would have changed results-wise on either side. Not like Medvedev is a favourite on grass

 

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Take off the cap for your speech will you...

 

[LeastExhaustingPlayer]

Rybakina says she inspires many young Russians to win Wimbledon when they are allowed to one day

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

She doesn’t have a real job so why not

LOL

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Rybakina went there to play her game, and that's what she did. It must be very tough for Jabeur, but she did make things easier for Elena. Still, Ons has the game to win this in the future. Hopefully she can.

Rybakina played more aggressive and kept her unforced errors down after the first set. It’s still about aggression on this court. Jab too passive and waiting for rybakina to self destruct . Jabeur got outpowered pretty much.

 

[Pass750]

Is Kate Middleton going to be doing this regularly like the Duchess of Kent always used to do?

I believe she is the spokesperson for Chiquita bananas.

 

[MeatTornado]

Take off the cap for your speech will you...

The speech is still outdoors the last time I checked

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Tom Cruise!

 

[LeastExhaustingPlayer]

The ban was always a dumb move to be honest, but I doubt much would have changed results-wise on either side. Not like Medvedev is a favourite on grass

Maybe, maybe not. We'll never know

 

[Mr.Lob]

Wins Wimbledon, celebrates like it's a first round win.

Old school.

 

[Deleted member 791948]

Take off the cap for your speech will you...

LL she's so lowkey

 

[Tennfan123]

Rybakina could end up scarily good.

 

[ultimathule]

I guess Rybakina was suppressing all her emotions for the interview.

 

[Kralingen]

This is a great speech. She is really likable, tons of class and poise for only being 22. Looks like she’s kind of in a state of shock. Very happy for her!

 

[Deleted member 791948]

Thank you to my parents, without them I wouldn't be here, for sure

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

I think I am in love

 

[bluetrain4]

The ban was always a dumb move to be honest, but I doubt much would have changed results-wise on either side. Not like Medvedev is a favourite on grass

Not directly in the sense that one of the banned players probably would have won. But adding, multiple seeded Russian players, and others, completely shifts the draws and could very well result in a different champion or runner up.

 

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Rybakina could end up scarily good.

I'm not really seeing it. Not saying she won't win another Slam but her game is far from complete. I still have no clue how to predict the women's game.

 

[tennis4me]

She could’ve catapulted her rank from 23 to around 6 with this win. If only …

 

[GhostDog]

Love that act liked I've done it before emotionless, stone cold reaction by Rybakina. Congrats. Pure class.

Sad for Jabuer. She has the perfect grass court game but got overpowered. Really wanted the African to make history.

Fitting that a Russian born now by way of Kazakhstan wins the champtionship. The ban was stupid.

 

[Nostradamus]

Win win for Yonex today... also in the final of mens too with Kyrios as well.

 

[Zardoz7/12]

A Russian who plays under the Kazakh flag wins Wimbledon, utter irony and egg on the face of the British Government.

 

[MiamiWeekendWarrior]

She could’ve catapulted her rank from 23 to around 6 with this win. If only …

Yep, what a complete clusterf**k.

 

[LeastExhaustingPlayer]

As shown in this match, variety is vastly overrated. Power and consistency are king in singles.

 

[Carax]

Rybakina played more aggressive and kept her unforced errors down after the first set. It’s still about aggression on this court. Jab too passive and waiting for rybakina to self destruct . Jabeur got outpowered pretty much.

Rybakina played more aggressive and overall better. That being said, Jabeur was making tons of UFEs without going for any winners. That's something that any opponent will welcome with open arms.

 

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A Russian who plays under the Kazakh flag wins Wimbledon, utter irony and egg on the face of the British Government.

Forever known as Proxygate.

 

[alinefx]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1545787598366457858

https://twitter.com/x/status/1545787678490337281

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

This is a great speech. She is really likable, tons of class and poise for only being 22. Looks like she’s kind of in a state of shock. Very happy for her!

23

 

[junior74]

That was a pretty strong performance by young Rybakina. I loved her gentle celebration. Good contrast to the men banging their chests and rooster like strutting when they win. For a long time, I have preferred the sportsmanship and the demeanour of the women's tour. I also love their, for the most part, neutral handshakes.

 

[KohlschreiberFan]

Rybakina is giving me Pliskova vibes, haha. So much emotion...

 

[LeastExhaustingPlayer]

Congrats to Elena Rybakina!
Well done.

 

[barone]

Such a subdued reaction from the 1st time GS champion. She’s just the type that doesn’t show much emotion. Even Borg expressed more emotion when winning his GS.

Congrats to Rybakina. Well-deserved.

Borg showed big emotion after the win...the only time in 14 days though

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

I'm not really seeing it. Not saying she won't win another Slam but her game is far from complete. I still have no clue how to predict the women's game.

Would have to really improve at the net, but I like her instincts.....this win alone though will give her belief/confidence going forward. I'll be interested to see what she does @ Flushing Meadows.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Russian winning Wimbledon. It’s like poetry, it rhymes.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Hopefully Sir Bublik is taking notes and will win the USO !

 

[BlueB]

Well done Elena!

 

[LeastExhaustingPlayer]

Ladies 2022 Grass Exhibition at Wimbledon has been completed.

 

[MiamiWeekendWarrior]

Ladies 2022 Grass Exhibition at Wimbledon has been completed.

Exactly.

 

[Aabye5]

Hopefully Sir Bublik is taking notes and will win the USO !

The Clown Era - although as that picture shows, Sascha Bublik is the nicer clown.

 

[Nostradamus]

Chris Evert just recommended Rybakina go on long vacation and rest..... when will she comeback and prepare to 2 majors in a row at US open

 

[ibbi]

 

[Aabye5]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1545787598366457858

https://twitter.com/x/status/1545787678490337281

What is that metallic taste in my tea, this morning?

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Love that act liked I've done it before emotionless, stone cold reaction by Rybakina. Congrats. Pure class.

Sad for Jabuer. She has the perfect grass court game but got overpowered. Really wanted the African to make history.

Fitting that a Russian born now by way of Kazakhstan wins the champtionship. The ban was stupid.

She is not only Russia born but she LIVES in Russia as well! Oh the irony!!!!!

 

[obana48]

Bravo, Elena! The Russian player under Kazakhstan flag won the Wimbledon. I'm more than satisfied now.

 

[tennis4me]

Rybakina’s earning today ($2.5M) is about 70% of her career earning ($3.5M). Well done!
This GS title is also her 1st title in 2022. Let’s see whether she can keep up this performance.

For those still wondering how to pronounce her name, go to her WTA page and play the sound clip she recorded.

https://www.wtatennis.com/players/324166/elena-rybakina​

 

[Sudacafan]

Why tennis interviews the losing player is confounding and cruel

The Q&A format is worse for the losing player.

 

[alinefx]

What is that metallic taste in my tea, this morning?

It’s a reflex action for being triggered?

 

[ACE of Hearts]

She is not only Russia born but she LIVES in Russia as well! Oh the irony!!!!!

Yet the media is trying their best to say kazakhstan.

 

[zvelf]

Love that act liked I've done it before emotionless, stone cold reaction by Rybakina. Congrats. Pure class.

That was a pretty strong performance by young Rybakina. I loved her gentle celebration. Good contrast to the men banging their chests and rooster like strutting when they win. For a long time, I have preferred the sportsmanship and the demeanour of the women's tour. I also love their, for the most part, neutral handshakes.

To be clear, Rybakina is always, always this way on court. The most you get out of her in any match is a small fist pump. She rarely even cracks a smile until after the match.

I hope this gives her the confidence toward her becoming a more dominant and consistent player. If Swiatek, Rybakina, Jabeur, and an Osaka playing full-time can stay at a high level, the WTA would be a lot more interesting.