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Elena Rybakina chooses her two ideal locations for a Formula One race
TL;DR
Elena Rybakina has chosen her two ideal locations for a Formula One race. The tennis star is currently ranked world number two after winning her second Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.
Key points
- Elena Rybakina is currently ranked world number two
- She won her second Grand Slam title at the Australian Open
- Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final
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Elena RybakinaAryna Sabalenka
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Elena Rybakina has enjoyed an excellent start to the 2026 season, capturing her second Grand Slam title and rising to world number two.
Rybakina captured her second major title in January, after beating Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final.
The Kazakhstani star rose to the world number two spot after triumphing in Melbourne, and has held the position ever since.
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Rybakina is now in Germany, taking part in the Stuttgart Open.
Ahead of her first match at the event, Rybakina was asked a pertinent question regarding another sport â Formula One.
Elena Rybakinaâs ideal Formula One locations
In an interview with WTA media in Stuttgart, Rybakina was asked to identify where on the planet she would hold a Formula One race.
âThatâs a tough question,â the 27-year-old said.
âI was in Monaco once but long time ago, so I would keep it there. But guys, I donât know. Itâs not an easy one.
âI think in Australia â I donât know which city â because I like Australia. But yeah, somewhere!â
This year, Australia hosted the first race of the Formula One calendar.
The race, held on March 8 at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, was won by British Mercedes driver George Russell.
Q&A
What are Elena Rybakina's ideal locations for a Formula One race?
Elena Rybakina has not specified the exact locations she prefers for a Formula One race.
How did Elena Rybakina achieve her current world ranking?
Elena Rybakina achieved her world number two ranking by winning her second Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.
Who did Elena Rybakina defeat to win her second Grand Slam title?
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final of the Australian Open to win her second Grand Slam title.
