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Rybakina Clinches WTA Finals Semifinal With Comeback Over Swiatek

Swiatek now faces Amanda Anisimova in a must‑win round‑robin finale to keep her hopes alive.

Overview

  • Amanda Anisimova defeated Madison Keys 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, a result that confirmed Elena Rybakina’s last-four spot and eliminated Keys.
  • Rybakina improved to 2-0 to lead the Serena Williams Group and will face Keys in her final round-robin match.
  • Swiatek’s qualification hinges on beating Anisimova in the group closer, with set and game margins available as tiebreakers.
  • Rybakina won 12 of the last 13 games as Swiatek committed 36 unforced errors across the final two sets.
  • The 2022 Wimbledon champion reached the WTA Finals semifinals for the first time after being the last singles player to qualify.