It’s January 2026. Elena Rybakina just pocketed the biggest cheque in tennis history at the WTA Finals, and the pundits are screaming "She's back!" But look closer at the 2025 Grand Slam log, and you’ll see a different story. Is the Ivanisevic era a revolution, or just a fresh coat of paint on a fragile engine?
While the WTA tour turns up the volume with viral outbursts and Netflix drama, the Kazakh champion is winning the biggest titles without saying a word. Is her icy demeanor the ultimate weapon?
