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Elena Rybakina became the first player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam title on Saturday as she fought back to beat Ons Jabeur in her Wimbledon final on Centre Court

Elena Rybakina beat Tunisia's Ons Jabeur 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday to become the first tennis player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles championship. It was the first women’s title match since 1962 at the All England Club between two players who were making…

London (AFP) - Newly crowned Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina broke down in tears on Saturday after she was again confronted by questions over her Russian roots.

The Russian-born 23-year-old came from a set down to triumph 3-6 6-2 6-2 on Centre Court

Rybakina was born and raised in Moscow but switched to represent Kazakhstan four years ago

Russian-born champion was able to compete at Wimbledon thanks to her switch of national allegiance in 2018

The 23-year-old is bringing her adopted country its first singles trophy at a major tournament.

The 23-year-old won the championship at the All England Club with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Ons Jabeur — the first singles trophy at a major tournament for Rybakina's adopted country of Kazakhstan.

London (AFP) - Born in Moscow but representing Kazakhstan, Elena Rybakina was crowned Wimbledon champion on Saturday at a tournament where her Russian compatriots were all banned.

Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to defeat Tunisia's Ons Jabeur 3-6 6-2 6-2 on Saturday to become the first player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles title. In a showpiece featuring two first-time Grand Slam finalists for the first time since 1962, the lanky Rybakina lifted…

Rybakina made history in SW19 representing Kazakhstan but her background meant her victory was controversial.