Rybakina has little hope of change to tennis scheduleListen to this articleElena Rybakina hits a return in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo: AFP)BRISBANE — Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina said Friday she agreed with Aryna Sabalenka's description of the tennis schedule as "insane" -- but does not see it changing. Speaking after her surprise loss to Karolina Muchova in the Brisbane International, world number five Rybakina said Sabalenka's criticism of the packed WTA Tour calendar was correct. Rybakina, who beat Sabalenka to win last year's season-ending WTA Finals, said players should be able to choose their schedules more freely. "You don't need to force anyone to play so many tournaments since it's so tough on the body.

Source: Bangkok Post January 09, 2026 17:20 UTC