Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina Set for WTA Finals Championship
Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in the WTA Finals final, with both players competing for their first year-end title and a record payout. The two top players in Riyadh emerged victorious in thrilling three-set semifinals on Friday.
Rybakina Reaches First Year-End Final
Elena Rybakina secured her spot in the final after a comeback win over Jessica Pegula, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. This victory marks her 10th consecutive match win.
Sabalenka Overcomes Anisimova in Three Sets
Aryna Sabalenka joined Rybakina by defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Neither finalist has lost a match in the tournament, both finishing the round-robin stage undefeated at 3-0.
Unbeaten Run and Record Prize Money
Both finalists will compete not only for their maiden year-end trophy but also for a guaranteed record payout of $5.235 million awarded to an unbeaten champion.
Key Moments in the Semifinals
- Rybakina won four of the last five games to close out her match against Pegula.
- Sabalenka finished strongly with four consecutive games to overcome Anisimova's challenge.
She said, “With each semifinal finely poised, runs of games at the closing stages determined the winner.”
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Both players demonstrate exceptional form as they prepare to contend for the biggest prize of their careers.