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Elena Rybakina Triumphs at WTA Finals, Defeats Top 10 Rival

11/2/2025

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Elena Rybakina opened the WTA Finals with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Amanda Anisimova in Riyadh, her first win against every Top 10 player in her career.
She recorded seven aces and dropped only four points on her first serve.
The win raises her record to 27 career victories over Top 10 players.
Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek defeated Madison Keys, who struggled with match sharpness after a long break.

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Elena Rybakina opened the WTA Finals with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Amanda Anisimova in Riyadh, her first win against every Top 10 player in her career.
She recorded seven aces and dropped only four points on her first serve.
The win raises her record to 27 career victories over Top 10 players.
Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek defeated Madison Keys, who struggled with match sharpness after a long break.