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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Russian-born Rybakina Eyes Wimbledon Final despite Compatriots' Ban

First Slam semi-final for Elena Rybakina SEBASTIEN BOZON AFP

Elena Rybakina will attempt to reach a first Wimbledon final on Thursday, counting her blessings that, despite being a Russian-born player, she escaped the tournament ban on her compatriots.

Rybakina was born in Moscow but switched her nationality to Kazakhstan in 2018 to take advantage of greater financial help, said AFP.

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