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Naomi Osaka vs Elena Rybakina
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Naomi Osaka Japan · 1997– 56% · #50 in the world
- Elena Rybakina Kazakhstan · 1999– 44% · #102 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Naomi Osaka over Elena Rybakina, 56% to 44%. Naomi Osaka is #50 of the 120 tennis players in the world ranking and Elena Rybakina #102.
The case for each
Naomi Osaka: The Japanese star won four Grand Slams between 2018 and 2021, starting by beating Serena Williams in the 2018 US Open final, and became the first Asian No. 1 in singles.
Elena Rybakina: Wimbledon champion in 2022 for Kazakhstan and a finalist at the 2023 Australian Open, built on a big, flat serve and early hitting.
Side by side
| Naomi Osaka | Elena Rybakina | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #50 | #102 |
| Country | Japan | Kazakhstan |
| Born | 1997 | 1999 |
| Grand Slam titles | 4 | 3 |