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Elena Rybakina is set to start her 2024 season at the Brisbane International, the tournament announced. Rybakina, 24, has no previous appearances at the tournament as she is set for her tournament debut. Rybakina, ranked at No 4 in the world, is one of the biggest names in the game and she is set to highlight the 2024 Brisbane player field.
This year, Rybakina started her 2023 season by playing in back-to-back WTA events in Adelaide. In 2024, Brisbane is returning to the tennis calendar and hosting a WTA tournament for the first time since 2020 and Rybakina is set to participate in their event.
Adding another Grand Slam star to our list ✍️
Elena Rybakina’s power and precision is coming to town ⭐️ #BrisbaneTennis@Queensland @visitbrisbane #ThisisQueensland #VisitBrisbane pic.twitter.com/Vea9Hb54ru — Brisbane International (@BrisbaneTennis) November 27, 2023
Rybakina set to play in Brisbane
After not staging an ATP or a WTA tournament since 2020, Brisbane announced in September that they would return to the ATP and WTA calendar in 2024.
“We are delighted to welcome the Brisbane International back, bigger and better than ever in 2024. We know how much the…
