Yulia Putintseva declared “envy” of Elena Rybakina – Tennis

29th racket of the world, Kazakhstani tennis player Yulia Putintseva spoke about competition with a compatriot Elena Rybakinaoccupying sixth place in the WTA rankings, Sports.kz reports with reference to Championat.com.

— What is your relationship with Rybakina? There is no such negativity that you could be the first racket of Kazakhstan, and with her you are a little in the shadow?

– No. Of course, I want to be first, and that's okay. I take this as motivation, that if she succeeded, then I can do it too if I work. I'm jealous, but in a kind way. I regard this as something that needs to be practiced. I was able to beat her, which means I have the potential to win the tournament or something else. “I regard it this way, and not with such envy,” she said…