Overview
- Amanda Anisimova defeated Iga Swiatek 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2 in Riyadh to secure a semifinal berth.
- Anisimova and Elena Rybakina advanced from the Serena Williams group, with Rybakina finishing group play by beating Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4, 6-4.
- Swiatek, a past champion and the current No. 2, was eliminated in the group stage after losses to Rybakina and Anisimova.
- Semifinal opponents will be set after the remaining group matches: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula vs. Jasmine Paolini, who is already out.
- The result continues a swing in their rivalry after Swiatek’s 6-0, 6-0 Wimbledon final win, with Anisimova now posting consecutive victories at the US Open and the WTA Finals.