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Kazakh President Honors Rybakina for Historic Tennis Achievements

By Dana Omirgazy  on 28 September 2026

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Elena Rybakina on Sept. 28 to congratulate her on winning the U.S. Open and becoming the first Kazakh tennis player to reach the top of the WTA rankings.  He also awarded her the Barys Order, third degree, for outstanding sporting achievements and...