Elena Rybakina introduces puppy to her team at Ningbo Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 1:12 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Elena Rybakina, the defending champion at the Ningbo Open, recently returned to the WTA Tour after recovering from a foot injury. She unveiled her new puppy named Toby, sharing the joy of having a pet on the road, particularly for emotional support during travels. Rybakina's decision was described as impulsive, reflecting on the comfort pets bring to players facing the demands of professional tennis. As traveling with pets becomes a trend among players, Rybakina hopes to include Toby in her tour schedule as much as possible.
- •Elena Rybakina is the defending champion at the Ningbo Open.
- •She has introduced a puppy named Toby to her team.
- •Rybakina recently returned to action after a foot injury.
- •Traveling with pets is becoming more common among tennis players.
- •Rybakina hopes to bring Toby along on tour for emotional support.
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — At Ningbo Open, defending champion Elena Rybakina talks about newest addition to her team
"Rybakina was all smiles as she revealed how Toby became part of the team.
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