The latest fitness update on Elena Rybakina has just been given after she misses US Open and Asian swing

The only issue is that, across the last three or so months, she has not been fit enough to showcase that talent.

Many have wondered what has caused this sudden spike in setbacks for the Kazakhstani star, and whilst we are unlikely to receive any answers on that front, at least an update on her progress is welcomed.

The latest on Rybakina’s fitness struggles comes courtesy of Yuri Schukin, captain of the Kazakhstan team, who has sought to assure fans that, despite her recent absence, she hopes to be fit enough to play for her country.

He revealed: ‘Currently, our athletes are preparing to perform against the Korean team. Elena Rybakina, Zarina Diyas, Yulia Putintseva, Anna Danilina, Zhibek Kulambayeva have been declared members of the national team.

‘The leader of our team Elena Rybakina plans to play at the WTA Final Tournament by the end of this playing season, where she qualified due to her successful results at the beginning of the year.

‘Now Elena feels well, and if she manages to show a confident game in Riyadh, she is determined to play in the matches against the Korean team.’

Rybakina’s former coach came under scrutiny recently too, and so her latest coaching change could be another reason for her delayed return.

Winning titles in Brisbane, Abu Dhabi and Stuttgart, Rybakina’s start to the season was very impressive, capped off by reaching the finals of two Masters 1000 events too.