rewrite this title “$7000 for an Elena Rybakina racket???”;”You’re a millionaire” – Fans call out Kazakh after new shocking announcement, cryptocurrency promotion

Elena Rybakina recently announced the launch of her new online shop, selling ‘match-used’ rackets and ‘match-worn’ dresses as well as dabbling in some cryptocurrency. The price point on the items left many fans shocked and they were quick to call out the Kazakh.

Rybakina unveiled her personal shop on Wednesday, April 15. The shop includes items like a $7,000 racket used at the French Open and a $5,000 dress worn at the Australian Open. The two-time Grand Slam champion announced that all proceeds from the items on the store would go to charities close to her heart. Additionally, fans shopping from the website will also receive ‘$ACE’, a community coin on Solana.

Reacting to this launch, one fan on X expressed their shock at the price point, writing,

“$7k for a Rybakina racket.”

Another fan expressed a similar opinion, adding,

“I understand the money is for charity but why fans should be doing charity and paying those overpriced items when you’re a millionare???”

Here is how other fans reacted to Elena Rybakina new shop:

“Ily Elena but this is not something I agree with,” one X user wrote.

“This is some crazy stuff. Athletes will always be out of touch of reality,” another added.

“If you’re running out of money bc the Red Bull sponsor expired… girl go get that Celsius bag,” one fan joked.

“My children will be eating racket parts for a year they said it’s fine,” yet another fan chimed in.

Elena Rybakina set to take on Diana Shnaider at Stuttgart Open

On the tennis end of things, Elena Rybakina had an impeccable start to her 2026 season. The Kazakh kicked off her year with a title-finish at the Australian Open, winning her second Grand Slam title. She then went on to register a quarterfinals finish at the Qatar Open, before making a round of 16 exit at the Dubai Tennis Championships. The 26-year-old followed this up with a runners-up finish at Indian Wells, before making a semifinals appearance at the Miami Open.

Rybakina is now gearing up for the clay season at the Stuttgart Open. The World No.2 arrives at the tournament as the top seed and she will be kicking off her campaign in Germany against Diana Shnaider. This will mark the duo’s first meeting and Elena Rybakina will enter the clash at the heavy favorite for the win.

Edited by Riddhi Acharya