EXCLUSIVE Interview:Wimbledon Champion Elena Rybakina 'It’s about belief & hard work' not 'finances'
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Жыл бұрынWimbledon Women’s Champion 2022, Elena Rybakina joins me for an EXCLUSIVE interview the day after her history making grand slam tennis win in the latest episode of my podcast, Reign with Josh Smith. Listen to the full episode here: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 - it's available wherever you get your podcasts from now.
In this episode we all get to know the humble and inspiring person behind the Champion athlete as Elena opens up about her journey to the top of women’s sport; from following her sister to tennis camp to refusing to move to USA to train to the tough times that made her a champion during COVID-19, to lifting the Wimbledon trophy.
Elena also talks about her goals for the rest of the season, adjusting to new-found attention following her win, and calls out the press for being so obsessed with how emotional female athletes are.
Plus so much more in the full episode which is available wherever you get your podcasts from RIGHT NOW!
I hope you will be as inspired by Elena’s incredible mindset like I was and I also hope you continue to listen and find the power to Reign in your own lives. If you love this episode, please get in touch (follow me across social media @joshsmithhosts), I love hearing from you. Love, Josh xxx
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This summer of sport is all about encouraging women and girls everywhere to feel empowered and motivated to be the person they want to be. Just like the inspirational female athletes you’re hearing from in these episodes, YOU can achieve anything - whether it’s in sport, your career, or any of your life goals. Get out there, be fearless and write your own story.
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@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for watching! If you want to listen to the full episode of the podcast - there is so much in there - click this link hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 OR you can find 'Reign with Josh Smith' wherever you get your podcasts from right now! Josh x
@TheWanderingPensioner Жыл бұрын
Good job Josh, here and on the full podcast :-). I was drawn to her a few years ago by the unhistrionic way she goes about her tennis, which is so refreshing in an age where "big personalities" seem to be de rigeur. It's been fascinating to see how she's been maturing as a person and player (and as an english speaker). I'm sure people might wish that she was more outspoken about things like the war in Ukraine, but presumably that's a tricky path to navigate, when she has family in Russia. Maybe a time will come when it's safer for her to air those views, and we'll get to see more sides of her. Or maybe she'll decide that she's "just" a tennis player, and stick to that. Either way, I wish her well, and hope to see more of that smile, and those subdued celebrations, in the future.
@BOSS-rs8cl Жыл бұрын
She is absolutely my favourite tennis player since 2020. She so sweet, kind and wonderful human being. That’s for sure! I also like her personality cause when win the point, she never shouts and no weird/ wild celebrations. She is always calm player I’ve ever seen ☺️👍. I’m pretty sure that she’ll win more Grand Slam titles for Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 Congratulations Champion 🏆✨👏👏👏
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
I can't believe she stays so calm - it's incredible! Thank you for watching and let me know what you think to the full podcast episode too! Josh
@adriansubia777 Жыл бұрын
Spot on! That is precisely the reason why I like her as well I saw her in the Olympics and I was so surprised at how she was always calm I loved it
@c.augustedupin8860 Жыл бұрын
she's russian
@c.augustedupin8860 Жыл бұрын
she's russian
@TienNguyen-ul1fd Жыл бұрын
Love your interview Josh 👍I just learned Elena asked that her bonus from the Kazakstan tennis federation be used to promote the sport and help young players. She also donated some of her prize money for this cause. It doesn't matter the ethnicity or race, talent and inner beauty are things to be appreciated and cherished. She is already a role model.
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
YES her actions totally show how much of a true role model she is! Thank you for the love for the interview - hope you enjoy the full podcast episode too! Josh
@TienNguyen-ul1fd Жыл бұрын
@@reignwithjoshsmith7520 i just finished listening to the full podcast. Love it too. You have a wonderful platform, hope your audience grows fast. The world we live in now needs more inspiration, more humanity. What makes you stand out from the "news/press conference reporters" is you respect your interviewee's privacy and never ask negative questions (at times I even hear bullying questions during press conferences), you are not going after sensationalism, but human inspiration. In this podcast, it is obvious Elena was very comfortable with the flow of the conversation and what is remarkable is an introverted person opened up to share her sincere emotions and views, and this was so enjoyable. I subscribe to your channel to support you. 👍🙂
@nalsaaslan9068 Жыл бұрын
Rybakina is number one in the world #🇰🇿🥇🎾🏆
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
She will be number one in the world! Loved talking to her and if you want more from Elena listen to the full interview on my podcast here hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 - let me know what you think!
@richardhargraves5788 Жыл бұрын
She is a wonderful tennis player and an even better person. Seems sincere, honest, humble, kind but with a burning ambition to succeed. Cheers to Elena.
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
That sums Elena up perfectly I think! Hope you love the full episode of the podcast too, let me know what you think!
@richardhargraves5788 Жыл бұрын
@@reignwithjoshsmith7520 You did an excellent job in that interview. You put an obviously shy and uncomfortable young lady at ease and let her express her thoughts and feelings. You allowed her personality to surface and you could tell she was grateful. I think you will be responsible for her becoming more comfortable with the press and social media and all of us will be the better for it. Great job. Thanks.
@darkjedi7 Жыл бұрын
She deserves more love and respect for what she has accomplished
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more and I think there will be a lot more success to come this year which everyone will be shouting about! Hope you love the rest of the podcast ep too - let me know what you think!
@darkjedi7 Жыл бұрын
@@reignwithjoshsmith7520 love the whole episode! It was rare to see Elena do interview in a more relaxed manner, so kudos to u Sir!
@kaweaakuna7325 Жыл бұрын
"Worse thing that can happen, I just lose" Wow! Her innocence is breath taking❤
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
It was such a positive way of looking at 'failure' isn't it? Hope you love the full episode too - let me know what you think!
@patrickfarrell5092 Жыл бұрын
Great interview with my favourite tennis player. She's pure honesty, love her to bits. Her coach is excellent also. I just hope she doesn't get overwhelmed by the vicious media. Congratulations Champ!!
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
So happy you loved it! Hope you love the full episode of the podcast too!
@b.h.7423 Жыл бұрын
The media are traitors to Goodness imo
@patrickfarrell5092 Жыл бұрын
@@b.h.7423 totally, especially in the last 20 years👍
@clarion7018 Жыл бұрын
Media trying to make everybody conform. She has already changed her behavior a bit from before.
@intimissimi88 Жыл бұрын
great questions! the best grand slam champion the wta had in quite some time. she is elegant and powerful on the court, and super likeable off the court. when she was up in the 3d set against jabeur I thought for sure the nerves will kick in now and we will see some double faults... it was impressive how she kept her cool.
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
So happy you loved the questions - thank you so much! My heart was in my mouth the whole way through the third set but she was absolutely incredible! Hope you love the rest of the podcast and let me know what you think! Josh
@itsmejda5618 Жыл бұрын
she's an Amazing champion 🏆
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more and I think in a world where sports stars who make the biggest fuss/ shout the most on court get the most attention there is something to be said for being such an understated and humble champion who lets the tennis do the talking. RIGHT? Hope you love the full episode of the podcast too and let me know what you think! Josh
@spartan7911 Жыл бұрын
She claims her English is limited, she certainly speaks the language perfectly! ❤ 😍
@aqsiyt Жыл бұрын
Love her!! ♥♥ Also, this is her best interview. 👏
@lohyahsenh494 Жыл бұрын
Good interview really bring out the once shy and humble lady very sincere answers straight from the heart and no hesitation , regret not all fellow players congratulate her other than Iga and a handful. Has been following her progress since 2018 and glad she is a Wimbledon champion who without hesitation donate her reward to help the needy and animal welfare. Just happy for her and will see her more in WTA circuit winning more tournaments.
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
That is such a kind thing to say - thank you! Glad you liked it and make sure you check out the full podcast episode too, let me know what you think! Josh
@cordyone Жыл бұрын
How cool that she took the time the day after a grand slam victory to talk to a KZfaqr. She seems very down to earth. And your questions were far more fitting and interesting than the rabid dog pseudo-journalists in those press conferences!
@berekeliel4205 Жыл бұрын
Wish to her win all titles in a Grand Slam, and not at once!!! #LenaAlģa🇰🇿 #QazaqstanJasa🇰🇿
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
She is definitely going to win so many more - she has the game for it! Can't wait to see what she does next and if you haven't listened to the full episode of the podcast yet you can track it down where ever you get your podcasts from right now! Josh
@minnchi5125 8 ай бұрын
She celebrated by NOT celebrating. Stone cold winner! 🏆😎🥳🙌
@rtran1397 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad that you told her it was ok to express herself how she felt comfortable. It's good to be genuine to who you are rather than what people want you to be!
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
The way she has composed herself is incredibly inspiring! Hope you love the rest of the podcast episode too! Josh
@adhirizkyputra Жыл бұрын
Nice interview with her 👌
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy the full podcast episode with her too!
@harryg3639 Жыл бұрын
Hi, i've just listened to your full podcast with Lena , wow , i am so impressed with your in-depth interview . How the hell did you manage that ? . I've watched Lena since she went pro , her ups and downs , I knew from day one that she would win a slam , she has this inner steel of gritty strength , but sometimes self doubt , Stefano , her coach really knows which buttons to push to motivate Lena ,especially when she played Halep in Dubai , although she lost final , the way he motivated her that day was impressive , As was your Podcast bravo Josh , i loved it ,,,
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
That has made my day - thank you! So happy you loved hearing her story so much - she is such an inspirational athlete! Also we will be joined by another inspirational sporting star next week so make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss it! Thanks for listening again, Josh
@mehulsolanki3663 Жыл бұрын
Great interview
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU and thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind message! Hope you loved the full episode of the podcast too and make sure you subscribe as we are going to be joined by another queen of sport next week too! Josh
@user-go6nb6zg4c Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
@b.h.7423 Жыл бұрын
Great job Kaz!
@internetresearchagency2238 Жыл бұрын
@@b.h.7423 Rybakina is Russian
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
WHAT A CHAMPION SHE IS! Making Kazakhstan proud, right? Hope you loved the full episode of the podcast too!
@internetresearchagency2238 Жыл бұрын
@@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Kazakhstan is proud of Russians living in Kazakhstan
@jitendrapatel3097 Жыл бұрын
Elena Rybakina I think you can win some more titles
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
10000 percent! Her game has been building for a while and like she says in the podcast she is only going to get physically stronger too! Can't wait to see what she does next and hope you love the full episode of the podcast, you can find it where ever you get your podcasts from right now! Josh x
@shanebraund9987 Жыл бұрын
Great opening question mate.
@b.h.7423 Жыл бұрын
Wow how did you get the interview GOAT!
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
IT WAS A DREAM COME TRUE! What a champion she is! Hope you liked the full podcast episode - if you haven't listened to it yet you can find it wherever you get your podcasts from right now!
@b.h.7423 Жыл бұрын
@@reignwithjoshsmith7520 You nailed it , one question I wanted to know from Elena tell us about how you have such a good command of English? My Russian is total two or three words, but she has huge vocabulary And perfect sentence structure with that great Natasha accent …..
@James-th7wb Жыл бұрын
She is a lovely girl
@alainperrin1711 Жыл бұрын
Cet fille est adorable on le sent même sabalenka la dis je la connais pas trop mais c'est une fille très gentille douce et sans histoire.
@shanebraund9987 Жыл бұрын
She my 2nd fav behind Swiatek.
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
Well your luck is in... Swiatek is coming on the podcast soon!
@qamajai Жыл бұрын
This Kyrgyz girl is so amazing , my congratulations for this Kyrgyz lady
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
She's doing so well! Hope you love the full episode of the podcast - let me know what you think!
@derwandererKK Жыл бұрын
What the hell is kyrgyz? She is sloavakian, no?
@spartan7911 Жыл бұрын
@@derwandererKK Kazakhstan is her adopted nationality, Russia is where she is originally from.
@b.h.7423 Жыл бұрын
Why does the bell on subscribe have a line through it?
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
I have no idea - so sorry - have you managed to subscribe? Fingers crossed you have!
@b.h.7423 Жыл бұрын
@@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Yes have subscribed …wanted to check the bell too but there’s a cross through it?
@gerardobaltodano Жыл бұрын
Ella menciona las dificultades economicas. De hecho muchas tenistas buscan el tenis para ganar dinero y salir de las dificultades economicas (en otros tiempos las mujeres se casaban muy jovenes para salir del mundo de pobreza en que vivian). Pero a la par de ello hay una gran cantidad de tenistas en el circuito que no tienen talento o disciplina atletica que ha empobrecido el tenis femenino.
@b.h.7423 Жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you ask her how did she learn such good English?
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
Elena is a queen - what else do we expect? Hope you love the full episode of the podcast - let me know what you think!
@Rrtnns Жыл бұрын
A bit of cosmic irony and poetic justice, Rybakina winning as a Russian when almost no Russians were playing - and at a slam where Russians did least well from all the slams. I hope she wins a HC slam, she has it in her to get one. The most likable slam champ in a very long time. Also, angering the British Establishment and all the politically-correct bots who rooted for her opponent just because "she'd make history for the Arab world", as if ethnic considerations are ever a reason to support anyone. She completely spoiled the party and that's why her triumph is even sweeter, because tennis has been poisoned long enough by virtue-signaling sycophants and their dumb and awful politicizing, of all sports not just tennis.
@TheWanderingPensioner Жыл бұрын
So, celebrating her "winning as a Russian" is OK, but celebrating if Jabeur had won as an Arab ... is not OK? I love Rybakina, mostly for her composure and style, and talent, and am so happy she won ... not for Russia, or Kazakhstan, or any group of supporters or critics. I'm just happy she won for herself, and to make her family and friends and coach proud. What she truly feels about being Russian, the war, whether cats and dogs can really be friends ... who knows? ... maybe she'll tell us one day, maybe not. In the meantime, from the outside looking in - she just seems like a real gem.
@robertpowell7228 Жыл бұрын
British and wanted her to win. Nothing against Jabeur either.
@juanmanuelportillo9293 Жыл бұрын
She didn't win "as a Russian". She made it very clear in her interviews. She is not denying her Russian roots either. Just keep the conversation honest and don't put words on her just to create polemic. The girl is a superb tennis player and human being, and very smart too. She will handle things the right way.
@Rrtnns Жыл бұрын
@@juanmanuelportillo9293 Read between the lines. Because of all the virtue-signaling lynch-mob lunatics she has to downplay her Russianness. After this whole nonsense blows over, perhaps in a few years, she will be more free to be honest about how she really feels. For the time being she has to pick her words carefully, and that is pretty obvious. The vast majority of Russians are proud of being Russians, I know quite a bit about their mentality and the way they are...
@Rrtnns Жыл бұрын
@@TheWanderingPensioner Say that to the UK Establishment... if you dare.
@HarrisGaming7474 Жыл бұрын
Doing Russia proud, well done 🇷🇺
@b.h.7423 Жыл бұрын
Yea ……Russian girls da bomb ! Hahahhahha
@b.h.7423 Жыл бұрын
Go Russian girl and Khazantan !
@cola7up43 Жыл бұрын
Time will tell how great she is when all the players are present. Wimbledon was reduced to an exhibition tounament and it was full of nothing but senior citizens, wild cards and qualifers. Also, it is about finances. Unless you are Djokovic or Nadal and trying to get another Grand Slam under your belt, you are there for the finances. Otherwise, she would have dropped out like the other players and went on vacation. Enough said.
@MonicaHolly143 Жыл бұрын
Lol tell me who's russian and Belarusian is beating her ??? Rybakina is playing better than Kasatkina pavlyuchenkova kudermetova azarenka and sabalanka
@MonicaHolly143 Жыл бұрын
And she rank as high as 12 earlier this year in fact she should have been a top 10 player in 2020 but the points are frozen Rybakina already proved shes a great player even before wimbledon everyone who watched wta knows that
@reignwithjoshsmith7520 Жыл бұрын
@@MonicaHolly143 couldn't agree with this more - she would be world number 6 this week if the rankings weren't taken away. Plus if they hadn't protected rankings over covid - rightly or wrongly - she would have been top twenty in 2020! She's so here to stay and on a steady rise! LOVE TO SEE IT! Hope you loved the full episode of the podcast too as she touches on this a bit!
@Rrtnns Жыл бұрын
You actually believe Raducanu's win at a "full slam" was more impressive? Check out the list of opponents Rybakina beat, she had a very tough draw. She beat two slam champs and the no 2 who was the favourite. It's the men's draw that was a joke, with the no 1 missing, with Federer and Thiem absent, Berrettini and Cilic pulling out, Nadal pulling out in the semis and Djokovic having a cakewalk draw worthy of a 250 event. Not so for Rybakina, this was a clean slam win because she faced a bunch of in-form grass experts.
@robertpowell7228 Жыл бұрын
She beat a number of top players. Osaka was the only slam winner not there. Raducanu beat nobody of note when she won the US.
@internetresearchagency2238 Жыл бұрын
Russian player won a tournament that banned Russian players. God has a sense of humor 😂
@nurima.1855 Жыл бұрын
She is kazakhstan girl
@internetresearchagency2238 Жыл бұрын
@@nurima.1855 lol
@internetresearchagency2238 Жыл бұрын
@@nurima.1855 She is ethnic Russian from a Russian family, she lives in Moscow not in Kazakhstan, she speaks Russian not Kazakh language. Her only connection to Kazakhstan is a contract with Kazakh tennis federation
@nurima.1855 Жыл бұрын
@@internetresearchagency2238 she is a sitizen of Kazakhstan since 2018, she lives and trains in Slovakia.
@brindatakley9858 Жыл бұрын
That is poetic justice. It was totally wrong to target ordinary Russian athletes from competition. MEDVEDEV could well have been holding the mens' trophy
@LetsBuildThatApp Жыл бұрын
This interviewer has the creepiest fake enthusiastic smile.
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