Elena Rybakina was congratulated by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on winning the 2025 WTA Finals.
He thanked her for her help in popularizing & developing tennis in Kazakhstan.
He also signed a decree in her honor.
"You have demonstrated the highest level of mastery and an unbreakable will to win at a prestigious tournament that essentially sums up the tennis year.
I extend to you my sincere gratitude and heartfelt congratulations on this magnificent achievement, which will go down in the history of Kazakhstan and world tennis.
On the occasion of this sporting triumph, and in recognition of your significant contribution to the development and popularization of tennis in our country, I have signed a decree awarding you the Order of 'Barys' of the 3rd degree.
I wish you well-being, good health, and new sporting victories for the benefit of the Republic of Kazakhstan!”
Paving the way for a new generation… well done, Lena. 🥹
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