Beaten by the Japan during the qualifying phase of Billie Jean King Cup which took place last Aprilthe Kazakhstan must beat the South Korea this weekend for a play-off match to maintain their place in the world group. For this, he will be able to count on the solidity ofElena Rybakinaworld No. 6, present despite his obvious lack of playing time at the end of the season. Enough to end the year on a good note, after his early elimination during the WTA Finals.
Video – Rybakina finds herself in the WTA Finals against Sabalenka
A new coach and ambitions
Beaten by Jasmine Paolini et Qinwen Zhengthe Kazakh was already eliminated after two matches but was able to save honor against Aryna Sabalenkain Riyadh. This dam of Billie Jean King Cup is the opportunity to keep your selection afloat, by dominating the South Korea, before starting preparation for the 2025 season, after a few vacations. “I think she can win more Grand Slams” confided Goran Ivanisevichis new trainer. There is no shortage of ambitions for the woman who dreams of being world number 1. In the meantime, it will be necessary to ensure its status in the BJK Cup. She will challenge the Korean Sohyun Park355th in the world this Saturday. His compatriot Zarina Diyas secured the first point.
The program of the Kazakhstan – South Korea meeting: 1-0
This Saturday, from 9 a.m.
Zarina Diyas (KAZ) – Dayeon Back (CdS) 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(0)
Elena Rybakina (KAZ) – Sohyun Park (CdS)
Sunday, from 8 a.m.
Elena Rybakina (KAZ) – Dayeon Back (CdS)
Zarina Diyas (KAZ) – Sohyun Park (CdS)
Anna Danilina / Zhibek Kulambayeva (KAZ) – Yeonwoo Ku / Dabin Kim (CdS)
