Iga Świątek’s Bitter Defeat to Rybakina: What Happened Next and Organizers’ Announcement

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Iga Świątek’s Bitter Defeat to Rybakina: What Happened Next and Organizers’ Announcement

Iga Świątek faced off against Elena Rybakina on November 3, 2025, in a highly anticipated match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. This encounter marked their eleventh career meeting, with Świątek having previously won six of their encounters and all of their matchups earlier in 2025.

Iga Świątek’s Performance Against Rybakina

Świątek started the match strongly, quickly taking a 3-0 lead. A crucial moment occurred in the second game of the first set when she broke Rybakina’s serve. This allowed her to secure the first set 6-3, thanks to her impressive first serve percentage of 90% compared to Rybakina’s 69%.

Second Set Turnaround

The second set saw a dramatic shift in momentum. Rybakina quickly gained a 3-0 advantage. Świątek struggled with her serve, which Rybakina capitalized on, resulting in a dominating 6-1 win for the Kazakh player.

Deciding Third Set

The third and final set was pivotal. Świątek lost her serve early and continued to face significant challenges throughout the set. Rybakina played exceptionally well, completing a remarkable comeback with a score of 6-0 in the last set, ultimately winning the match 3-6, 6-1, 6-0.

Future Matches

Following the match, the WTA announced that Świątek would compete against Amanda Anisimova and Rybakina would face Madison Keys in the group stage. These matches are set to occur on November 5, 2025.