Tennis Channel's Prakash Amritraj Makes Bizarre Error in Elena Rybakina Interview

Amritraj congratulated Rybakina on her Australian Open win, but she actually won the title at Wimbledon.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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During an interview with Elena Rybakina after her second-round win at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Tennis Channel commentator Prakash Amritraj made a bizarre error by congratulating Rybakina on her Australian Open title, which she did not win. Rybakina, the reigning Wimbledon champion, did not correct Amritraj, leading to confusion among fans.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of commentators and interviewers being well-informed about the recent accomplishments of the athletes they are covering. Making such a basic mistake can undermine the credibility of the broadcaster and lead to confusion among viewers.

The details

During the interview, Amritraj congratulated Rybakina on her Australian Open win, even though she had actually won the Wimbledon title in 2022. Rybakina did not correct Amritraj, and he never clarified or acknowledged his mistake during the interview.

  • Rybakina won the Wimbledon title in 2022.
  • The interview with Prakash Amritraj took place on March 7, 2026, after Rybakina's second-round win at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

The players

Elena Rybakina

The reigning Wimbledon champion, who was being interviewed by Prakash Amritraj after her second-round win at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Prakash Amritraj

A Tennis Channel commentator and one of the best interviewers in sports, who made a bizarre error by congratulating Rybakina on her Australian Open win, which she did not actually win.

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The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder for sports broadcasters and interviewers to thoroughly research and stay up-to-date on the recent accomplishments of the athletes they are covering, in order to maintain credibility and provide accurate information to their viewers.