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Elena Rybakina Qualifies for WTA Finals Amid Critiques

10/27/2025

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Elena Rybakina (WTA player) has qualified for the WTA Finals in Riyadh after defeating Leylah Fernandez and Victoria Mboko.
Martina Navratilova praised Rybakina's serve but urged more slice and drop shots.
Rybakina has struggled in past finals, failing to advance beyond the round-robin in 2023 and 2024.
The Finals will feature top players, including defending champion Coco Gauff and Grand Slam winners Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, November 1–8, 2025.

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Elena Rybakina (WTA player) has qualified for the WTA Finals in Riyadh after defeating Leylah Fernandez and Victoria Mboko.
Martina Navratilova praised Rybakina's serve but urged more slice and drop shots.
Rybakina has struggled in past finals, failing to advance beyond the round-robin in 2023 and 2024.
The Finals will feature top players, including defending champion Coco Gauff and Grand Slam winners Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, November 1–8, 2025.