Overview
- Elena Rybakina rallied past Iga Swiatek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 in Riyadh to move to 2-0 in the Serena Williams Group.
- Amanda Anisimova defeated Madison Keys 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, keeping her own campaign alive and eliminating Keys at 0-2.
- Swiatek’s level dipped after a strong start, with 36 unforced errors in the final two sets contributing to the turnaround.
- Rybakina, the last qualifier after a late-season surge that included the Ningbo title and a Tokyo semi, advanced to the WTA Finals semifinals for the first time.
- Group standings now hinge on Swiatek vs Anisimova for the remaining semifinal berth, while Rybakina faces Keys next to determine final placement.