Overview
- Elena Rybakina rallied past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, striking 15 aces while playing with a taped shoulder sustained during warm-up.
- Aryna Sabalenka edged Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a high-quality rematch of their September U.S. Open final.
- Both finalists moved through the week undefeated, advancing from round-robin groups before winning their semifinals.
- The championship match is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8 in Riyadh, with the winner earning about $5.235 million.
- Rybakina arrives on a 10-match winning streak in ace-friendly indoor conditions at King Saud University Indoor Arena.