"I guess it's a motivation to win even more": Rybakina on being shunned spotlight despite Wimbledon win

Elena Rybakina is not really bothered by the lack of recognition for her Wimbledon achievement as she mainly focuses on playing tennis taking it one match at a time.

The reigning Wimbledon champion was much of her early business in Melbourne conducted on the outer smaller courts which seems unfitting for a champion like her. She noticed it too but is not really bothered by it explaining that she doesn't care:

"I honestly don't care because it wasn't easy after Wimbledon with the scheduling. Of course, and everything. But in the end I'm here to play tennis," she continued. "I'm feeling good. So I'm super happy to get through to another match. Doesn't matter which court I'm going to play."

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The lack of media attention and spotlight on her is mostly something she uses for motivation to win even more and prove herself even more. Her goals have always been to win as much as she can:

"I guess it's a motivation to win even more. Maybe next time they're going to put me first match somewhere else, not the Court 13. As I said, it doesn't really matter. I just want to win as much as I can."

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