Rybakina Upsets Swiatek; Anisimova Defeats Keys at WTA Finals
In an exciting matchup at the WTA Finals, Elena Rybakina achieved a significant victory over Iga Swiatek. This match marked Rybakina’s first win against Swiatek in 19 months. Her stunning performance has solidified her momentum, leading to an impressive eight-match winning streak.
Rybakina’s Dominance Over Swiatek
Rybakina entered the match after securing her place at the year-end championships just two weeks prior. Despite Swiatek winning the first set with a break of serve, Rybakina quickly countered. She displayed exceptional form, becoming the tour leader for total aces in 2025, totaling 480 aces.
Match Highlights
- Rybakina recovered after dropping the first set, primarily due to her strong serving.
- Swiatek’s first-serve winning percentage plummeted from 90% in the first set to 53% in the second.
- Rybakina executed a double break of serve to equalize the match.
- The final set saw Rybakina break Swiatek while coming back from a 40-15 disadvantage.
Swiatek struggled throughout the match, accumulating 42 unforced errors, with 36 occurring in the final two sets. Conversely, Rybakina showcased her skill with a mere 12 winners, culminating in a decisive third set where Swiatek was overwhelmed, conceding a 6-0 scoreline.
Doubles Competition Updates
In doubles action, Taiwan’s Hsieh Su-wei and Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko secured their spot in the knockout stage. They triumphed over Italy’s top seeds, Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, with a score of 6-3, 6-4. Meanwhile, Elise Mertens and Veronika Kudermetova eliminated Asia Muhammad and Demi Schuurs in a tightly contested match, finishing 6-4, 6-7 (6-8), 10-6.
The results from both the singles and doubles competitions at the WTA Finals promise an exciting continuation of the tournament, showcasing emerging talent and established stars alike.
