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Here’s a photo of Elena Rybakina reacting to her historic maiden Grand Slam victory. Or maybe she's reacting to winning a point in the first set. Who can be sure?

ByStephanie Livaudais

Published Jul 09, 2022

Here’s a photo of Elena Rybakina reacting to her historic maiden Grand Slam victory at Wimbledon, which made her the first player representing Kazakhstan to claim major singles glory.

Or maybe it’s Rybakina reacting to winning a point in the first set. Who can be sure? The Russian-born player celebrates every victory—from the first round of a WTA 250 event to the final of a Grand Slam—in the same lowkey style.

It was her signature phlegmatic celebration that turned heads and stole the show at Wimbledon. After rallying from a set down and defeating Ons Jabeur 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in a hard-fought contest, Rybakina serenely let out a sigh and clenched her fist with a slight smile. Check out the video below:

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WATCH: Elena Rybakina cracks a smile after defeating Ons Jabeur in the 2022 Wimbledon final

Of course, social media was loving it.

Here are some of the best posts of the day as social media congratulations and comments poured in for Rybakina, from players, pundits and fans:

What a final!

Congratulations Elena Rybakina and commiserations Ons Jabeur. pic.twitter.com/ctE2wp3s9J
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) July 9, 2022

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Congratulations to Elena Rybakina, Kazakhstan's first Grand Slam champion!

What a comeback in a fantastic final that featured two skilled players. #Wimbledon https://t.co/NhqqHnIiXv
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 9, 2022

Huge congrats to you Elena and to your team! Amazing tournament 👏🏼🏆 #Wimbledon
— Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) July 9, 2022

What a great final from these two champions #Rybakina , @Ons_Jabeur , congrats! #Wimbledon 👏 pic.twitter.com/iMwSlKhZ2Z
— Gabriela Sabatini (@sabatinigabyok) July 9, 2022

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I enjoyed watching @wimbledon-final. Congratulations to both for a great performance and to Elena #Rybakina for winning the title 👏🏼 #wimbledon
— Ana Ivanovic (@anaivanovic) July 9, 2022

"I was super nervous before the match, during the match and I'm honestly happy that it is over. I've never felt something like this," Rybakina said in her on-court interview.

But before, during and even after her historic match win, the coolheaded 23-year-old let none of those nerves show:

Was that the tamest reaction ever to winning @Wimbledon ??

Wow

Rybakina is the champ
— Patrick McEnroe (@PatrickMcEnroe) July 9, 2022

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Rybakina wins a major and there's still barely a celebration! I love it. It's her signature.

Incredible power tennis from Rybakina for the fortnight. When firing on all cylinders, that game is overwhelmingly big. Congrats to Elena and her fans!
— Gill Gross 🍓 (@Gill_Gross) July 9, 2022

After 14 straight @Wimbledon women’s finals going to player who won the first set, we have a new score line 3-6 6-2 6-2. What do you think about the non celebration by Rybakina?
— Pam Shriver (@PHShriver) July 9, 2022

Hahaha!

Rybakina wins Wimbledon with a straight face!

Almost Medvedev (no Russian pun intended) level victory celebration.
— Stephen Boughton (@theslicestephen) July 9, 2022

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If you can win a R1 in a 250 event and a Final in Wimbledon. And treat those two impostors just the same. https://t.co/OS0tFIVFD2
— Diego Barbiani (@Diego_Barbiani) July 9, 2022

Meanwhile, love how Rybakina just won Wimbledon and reacted like she won Round 1 of Baku. Love it.
— Juan José (@jjvallejoa) July 9, 2022

Rybakina win a career GS: 🙂 pic.twitter.com/FWvQAvD6Id
— Sabinelisickifansss (@lisickifansss) July 7, 2022

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