“At this stage of the season, recovery becomes just as important as tennis itself,” says Rybakina ahead of the WTA Finals semi-finals

Elena Rybakina brilliantly cleared the hurdle of the group stage at the WTA Finals with three wins in as many matches.

Qualifying for the Masters at the last moment, Rybakina managed to qualify for the semi-finals for the first time in her career. The world No. 6 won her three group stage matches against Amanda Anisimova, Iga Swiatek, and Ekaterina Alexandrova, who replaced Madison Keys before the third match.

In a press conference after defeating the Russian and before playing the semi-finals this Friday against an opponent yet to be determined, the 26-year-old player discussed her physical condition in this final stretch of the season.

"Of course, I'm a little tired, but I think everyone feels the same. The season has been long, but everyone will try to give their all no matter what. There really are only a few matches left, so we are doing our best.

When you reach this stage of the season, recovery becomes just as important as tennis itself. I'm just trying to stay healthy, recover well, and do my best in the next match.

For now, I have a day off, I hope that will help me. I will try to do my best, as always," assured Rybakina, who will learn her semi-final opponent this Thursday, for Tennis Up To Date.