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Anisimova Ousts Swiatek to Reach WTA Finals Semis as Rybakina Completes Perfect Group

Madison Keys withdrew ill, prompting second alternate Ekaterina Alexandrova to face Elena Rybakina after first alternate Mirra Andreeva declined singles duty.

Overview

  • Amanda Anisimova beat Iga Swiatek 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2 in a winner-takes-all match to advance as Serena Williams Group runner-up behind Elena Rybakina.
  • Iga Swiatek exited at the round-robin stage for a second straight year and said she had done everything she could, calling the outcome puzzling and even 'karma.'
  • Elena Rybakina defeated Alexandrova 6-4, 6-4 to finish group play 3-0, extending her winning streak to nine matches ahead of the semi-finals in Riyadh.
  • Madison Keys pulled out of her final group match due to illness after earlier avoiding handshakes, later saying she was disappointed to withdraw despite a strong year.
  • With Andreeva not fit to sign in for singles while competing in doubles, second alternate Alexandrova stepped in under WTA Finals protocols to replace Keys.