WTA Finals: Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in Riyadh to continue resurgence

8 November 2025, 18:36 | Updated: 8 November 2025, 19:45

Elena Rybakina continued her resurgence by winning the WTA Finals 6-3 7-6 (7-0) in Riyadh against world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

The Kazakhstani claimed her biggest title since Wimbledon in 2022 after an impressive straight-sets victory over top seed Sabalenka.

Rybakina was once part of the 'big three' in women's tennis along with Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, but a dip in form, perhaps brought on by a complex coaching situation, saw her drift down the rankings.

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