Wimbledon Defending champion Elena Rybakina, returns for defence after struggling with a virus at the French Open.
The 24 year old will be looking to defend the title she won last year after a disappointing French open last month where she withdrew at the 3rd round due to respiratory illness
According to the independent, while speaking on her preparations for the competition, she said “Of course, the preparation we did, I would say it was good, but still not the amount of hours and work we wanted to put in.
“Overall I think we did maximum what we could. It wasn’t easy after French Open because it took me… I mean, one week I didn’t do anything, then slowly start. It’s been tough
“Of course it’s different this year. I won’t say that I feel so much pressure. Of course, people are talking around. The important thing is that we keep on working with the team. They’re also trying to help me out, to prepare for the matches she continued.
“Yeah, I think this is something to get used also. Hopefully my level is going to stay that high and it’s going to be a normal thing to come and defend. Of course, now it’s something new, but as I said, this is just the next step to the goal.”
Rybakina will be aiming for her 3rd title this season after her triumphs at the Indian wells and Rome WTA 1000
