Rybakina Defeats Swiatek in Riyadh
Elena Rybakina came back strong after dropping the first set, winning against Iga Swiatek in the Serena Williams Group at the WTA Finals.
Despite a slow start, Rybakina found her range and won the next two sets 6–1, 6–0, handing Swiatek one of her heaviest defeats of the season.
Snapping a four-match losing streak against Swiatek, Rybakina proved why she belongs among the elite.
- Rybakina dropped the first set 3–6.
- She came back to win the next two sets 6–1, 6–0.
- Swiatek started strong, dictating play early with precise groundstrokes and sharp returns.
Rybakina moves to 2–0 at this year’s WTA Finals.
Author's summary: Rybakina defeats Swiatek in Riyadh.