Elena Rybakina describes Goran Ivanisevic as “a enjoyable man” and claims that “every single day” she is studying one thing new from her coach.
After the world No. 6 concluded her WTA Finals run and in addition Billie Jean King Cup duties, her partnership with Novak Djokovic’s former coach formally began within the preseason.
For a month, the 2 have been attending to know one another but in addition performing some main offseason work and preparation in Dubai.
On Thursday, in addition they debuted as a duo on the WTA Tour as Rybakina beat Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-2 6-3 on the United Cup in Perth earlier than she and Alexander Shevchenko additionally defeated Ivonne Cavalle-Reimers and Alexander Shevchenko 7-6 (4) 6-7 (2) 10-7.
“We did a few weeks collectively. He is a enjoyable man. I imply, nonetheless I can not say a lot about our work. We undoubtedly did some good preparation. Hopefully you will note it on the courtroom,” the 2022 Wimbledon champion stated when requested about her partnership with Ivanisevic.
Rybakina: I am studying every single day
As a participant, Ivanisevic gained a Grand Slam. As a coach, the Croatian tennis legend had an especially profitable six-year partnership with Djokovic that resulted in 12 Majors.
Judging by the Kazakh’s phrases, he’s already performing some huge work in his new stint.
“Effectively, as I stated, not a lot time has handed. I am getting some expertise from him additionally as a participant, how he used to organize possibly for the matches, tournaments. Identical as a coach… I am studying every single day. Hopefully it may go nicely for each of us,” Rybakina added.
When Ivanisevic accepted to work with the 25-year-old, he highlighted that he felt she was one of the crucial proficient gamers within the sport and somebody able to profitable a number of Grand Slams sooner or later.
In two weeks, the Australian Open begins and will probably be fascinating to see if he can information Rybakina to her first triumph at Melbourne Park.
