"I was super nervous before the match" - Rybakina after Wimbledon win

Elena Rybakina became the first player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam title as she fought back from a set down to defeat Ons Jabeur in an incredible battle on Saturday afternoon.

The 23-year-old in clinching victory which was significant being Russian-born and the subsequent ban on players from that nationality in this tournament but sealed a 3-6 6-2 6-2 win and deny Jabeur history as the first woman of African or Arab descent also to be crowned a Grand Slam champion.

She said:

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"I was super nervous before the match, during the match and I'm happy it's finished, to be honest. Really I have never felt something like this. I want to thank the crowd for the support, it was unbelievable these two weeks."

She added:

"But also I want to congratulate Ons for a great match and everything you have achieved. I think you are an inspiration for everybody. You have an amazing game. We don't have someone like this on tour and it is a joy to play against you. I ran so much, I don't think I need to do fitness anymore."