US OPEN

August 27, 2024

Elena Rybakina

Press Conference

E. RYBAKINA/D. Aiava

6-1, 7-6

THE MODERATOR: Congratulations. Straight-set win. Assess your performance today.

ELENA RYBAKINA: Thank you. Yeah, really happy with the win and looking forward for the next match, of course.

THE MODERATOR: Questions.

Q. I think this was your first match since parting with Stefano. Just curious what it was like out there, maybe a different atmosphere, different preparation coming in.

ELENA RYBAKINA: Well, of course, it is different. We worked for five years, but still, I got support from Yuri Shchukin and same, we talked about the tactic and everything, so I was prepared for the match.

Q. What do you think it was about the timing that caused you to make the decision right before the US Open?

ELENA RYBAKINA: Well, I don't want to talk about it too much, but yeah, that was our decision, to split.

Q. Was it about finding a new voice or just making a change?

ELENA RYBAKINA: I will let you know, guys, if my coach situation is going to change, so...

Q. Change from what it is now?

ELENA RYBAKINA: Yeah.

Q. Are you looking for anybody in -- do you feel you'll wait until after the US Open to start that --

ELENA RYBAKINA: Yeah.

Q. -- or have you already started? Okay.