Upsets Abound as 2025 WTA Finals Heat Up in Riyadh
The 2025 WTA Finals have begun with significant upsets, as two of the world's top women's tennis stars struggled at the end-of-season tournament.
World No. 5 Jessica Pegula defeated reigning champion No. 2 Iga Świątek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0, while Gauff's serve struggles led to 17 double faults in her match.
"Coco is a great champion, great competitor, good friend, so it's always tough playing her,"
Pegula said. Rybakina continued the streak of upsets by defeating Świątek, winning 12 out of the last 13 games.
- Jessica Pegula defeated Iga Świątek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0
- Rybakina defeated Świątek, winning 12 out of the last 13 games
Author's summary: Upsets dominate the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh.