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Elena Rybakina stuns Aryna Sabalenka to claim WTA Finals title in Riyadh

Elena Rybakina celebrates victory over Aryna Sabalenka at WTA Finals. [photo credit: WTA]

November 9, 2025

Elena Rybakina defeated World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6–3, 7–6 (0) to win the WTA Finals in Riyadh, becoming the first player from Kazakhstan to claim the title.

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals bid with commanding win over Paolini

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during the round robin match against Jasmine Paolini of Italy at WTA Finals tennis tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Nov. 2, 2025. (photo credit: Xinhua/Luo Chen)

November 3, 2025

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Aryna Sabalenka powered past Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to kick off her WTA Finals campaign in Riyadh, leaning on her serve and composure to secure a strong opening victory.