Rybakina: "I was very stressed before and during the game, I never felt that way in my life" | Israel today

23-year-old tennis player Elena Rybakina from Kazakhstan made history today (Thursday) and won the Wimbledon women's tournament.

The 23rd-ranked man in the world stunned everyone, when she brought her country the first Grand Slam title, and more in the most prestigious tournament on the grass in England.

Along the way she also became the youngest player to win a tournament since 2011.

Rybakina and Jabor at the end.

We gave each other a lot of respect at the end, Photo: EPA

The winner said with the modesty that characterizes her: "I was very stressed before and during the game, I never felt that way, I thank the crowd that supported me throughout the game. I thank Jabor for a wonderful game today - you had a great game and good competition, I ran so much today So much so that I can rest. "

"It's a great honor for me to play here, thanks to the tournament organizers. I did not expect to win the tournament in truth, I can not explain how happy I am for the achievement - and want to thank my team for being here."

The Kazakh also thanked her sister and family: "My sister is here, I would not have come here without her and without my parents."

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Elena Rybakina rises to the occasion ✨

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The rape loser Jabor said in tears at the end: "She deserves this victory, she deserves this title. I want to thank my team that helps me and supports me, I love this tournament very much and I wanted to bring my country respect. Thank you to the amazing crowd."

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