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Rybakina Tops Sabalenka to Win WTA Finals Title in Riyadh

The Kazakh completes an unbeaten week to claim a record $5.23 million purse, securing a year-end No. 5 ranking.

Overview

  • Jelena Rybakina defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6 (7-0) in the championship match.
  • She swept the season-ending tournament without a loss and earned a record $5.23 million winner’s prize.
  • The victory confirms Rybakina’s year-end position at No. 5 in the WTA rankings.
  • Sabalenka reached the final by beating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, and Rybakina ousted Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
  • Riyadh staged the Finals for a second straight year, as defending champion Coco Gauff exited in round-robin play after losses to Sabalenka and Pegula.