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Elena Rybakina Makes History: Wins Record-Breaking Prize Money With 2025 WTA Finals Triumph
November 8, 2025 – Riyadh. From the moment they walked into the Riyadh arena, you could sense it — this wasn’t just another final, it was a grab for tennis immortality. Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina weren’t merely playing for silverware; they were swinging for history, for pride, and for the biggest single prize ever…
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Sabalenka Survives Anisimova’s Fury — Now Faces Rybakina for 2025 Riyadh Supremacy
Aryna Sabalenka has stared down pressure all year — but few storms have blown quite like this one. Under the Riyadh lights, the World No.1 was forced to dig deeper than she has all week, outlasting Amanda Anisimova 6–3, 3–6, 6–3 to book her place in the WTA Finals championship match against Elena Rybakina. For…
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Relive the Thrilling Rybakina vs Pegula Battle – Full WTA Finals 2025 Semi-Final Match Report
Jessica Pegula came into the first semi-final of the 2025 WTA Finals looking every bit the composed contender. The American, backed by an equally partisan crowd and impeccable form, faced Elena Rybakina, the group-stage standout who had breezed through with three straight wins. The winner of this clash would go on to face either Aryna…
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Sabalenka Silences Gauff in Riyadh — Ruthless Return Sends ‘Iron Aryna’ Into WTA Finals Semis
Aryna Sabalenka’s hunt for glory in Riyadh rumbled on with a statement win over Coco Gauff, dismantling the World No.3 by 7–6(5), 6–2 to seal her place at the top of the group and into the WTA Finals semifinals. For Gauff, however, the defending champion’s campaign stops here. With Jessica Pegula having cruised past Jasmine…
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Amanda Anisimova Outlasts Iga Swiatek in Epic Battle to Book WTA Finals Semifinal Spot
In a high-caliber clash between two players of the same generation, Amanda Anisimova produced one of her finest performances of the season to defeat Iga Swiatek and book her spot in the WTA Finals semifinals in Riyadh. With Elena Rybakina already securing top position in the group, everything was still on the line for these…
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Sabalenka Survives Pegula Test but Must Wait to Seal Her Riyadh Fate
Aryna Sabalenka survived a fierce challenge from Jessica Pegula to win 6–4, 2–6, 6–3 in her second WTA Finals group-stage match in Riyadh. The World No. 1 had to rally from a break down in the final set, reeling off four straight games to secure victory after nearly two hours of play. The result leaves…
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No Fireworks Needed: Coco Gauff Glides Past Flat Paolini in Riyadh
Coco Gauff rediscovered her champion’s rhythm in Riyadh, outlasting Jasmine Paolini to keep her title defence alive and edge ahead 4-3 in their growing rivalry. The American, who had beaten the Italian in the Wuhan semifinals just three weeks earlier, reversed the outcome of their Rome and Cincinnati encounters with cleaner serving and a sharper…
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Anisimova Keeps Semifinal Hopes Alive with Comeback Win over Madison Keys
Amanda Anisimova staged an impressive comeback in the WTA Finals round-robin stage, battling past fellow American Madison Keys 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 to keep her semifinal hopes alive in her debut appearance at the season-ending championship. The world No. 4 turned the match around after dropping the opening set, showing composure and grit against the powerful…
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Riveting Rybakina Runs Riot in Riyadh as Swiatek Crumbles in WTA Finals Showdown
Riyadh – Both players entered this second round-robin WTA Finals clash brimming with confidence, having breezed through their opening matches with minimal resistance. Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina had each dominated their first opponents, conceding few games and setting up a high-stakes encounter between two of the tour’s cleanest strikers — a duel promising power,…
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Aryna Sabalenka Opens WTA Finals Campaign with Statement Win over Jasmine Paolini
In Riyadh’s gleaming new arena, Aryna Sabalenka didn’t just start her WTA Finals campaign — she set the tone for the entire Steffi Graf group. The world No. 1 brushed aside Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-1 in her opening round-robin match, sending an early warning to group rivals Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff. Commanding from…
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19-year-old Mboko Ends Her Rollercoaster 2025 Season With Another Trophy in Hong Kong
Victoria Mboko didn’t just find her form again—she rediscovered her fire. After a stretch of frustrating early exits following her summer surge in Canada, the teenage prodigy stormed through the Hong Kong Open to lift her second WTA title of the year, sealing her spot among the sport’s elite. The 19-year-old battled past Spain’s Cristina…
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Anna Blinkova Strikes Down Teenage Tagger at the Money End to Claim 2025 Jiangxi Open Crown
Anna Blinkova, the Russian known to many as the woman who survived and won the longest tiebreak ever played against Elena Rybakina, reminded the tennis world in Jiangxi that she’s more than just a trivia legend. Less known is her knack for thriving in finals — she captured her first WTA title at the Transylvania…
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Rybakina Crushes Anisimova to Open WTA Finals Campaign With Commanding Win
Elena Rybakina began her WTA Finals journey in emphatic fashion, sweeping aside Amanda Anisimova 6–3, 6–1 in under an hour. The 2022 Wimbledon champion looked razor-sharp from the first ball, controlling rallies with precision and barely allowing her opponent a foothold in the match. The victory lifts Rybakina to second place in her group, just…
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Ann Li Tops Lulu Sun to Win 2025 Guangzhou Open, Clinching Her Second WTA Crown
Ann Li finally has her moment again. The American captured her first WTA title since 2021, defeating New Zealand’s Lulu Sun in straight sets to win the Guangzhou Open — ending a four-year wait and sealing a long-awaited return to the winner’s circle. It had been a journey defined by near-misses. Li fell short in…
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Belinda Bencic Seals Emotional Comeback with Pan Pacific Open 2025 Title in Tokyo
Belinda Bencic captured the Pan Pacific Open title in Tokyo on Sunday, sealing her 10th career crown — and her second of the season — with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Linda Noskova in just one hour and 22 minutes. The win carried extra weight: exactly ten years ago, a then-18-year-old Bencic had fallen short…
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What Pressure? Elena Rybakina Books Her Place at the WTA Finals 2025 With a Flawless Tokyo Performance
She only had to beat Victoria Mboko. One more win in Tokyo and Elena Rybakina would secure her long-awaited place at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. The equation was simple, but the pressure was anything but. Under the lights, Rybakina responded with poise and precision, producing a composed first set that showcased her trademark first-strike…
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Russian Teen Alina Korneeva Almost Finds the Key as Yulia Putintseva Throws It Away Late On
Putintseva came to Guangzhou short on confidence, having won just two main-draw matches in her last ten tournaments and often forced to battle through qualifying rounds. But on this humid evening, the Kazakh rediscovered her edge in a tense opening-round test that demanded every ounce of her experience. After seeing a double-break lead vanish in…
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Elena Rybakina Roars to 2025 Ningbo Title With Comeback Over Alexandrova
Elena Rybakina delivered a splendid win at the AUX Ningbo Open, overcoming a brave Ekaterina Alexandrova 3–6, 6–2, 6–0 to claim her second title of 2025 and the 10th of her career. The victory also reignited her push toward WTA Finals qualification, with the Kazakh star now closing in on a third straight appearance at…
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Leylah Fernandez Wins 2025 Japan Open Title in Osaka Against Czech Teen Valentova
Leylah Fernandez captured the Japan Open crown in Osaka after a rollercoaster final against 18-year-old rising star Tereza Valentova, prevailing 6–0, 5–7, 6–3 in two hours and fifteen minutes. For the Czech teenager, it was her first-ever WTA final — but in the end, experience outlasted youthful fire. A Flying Start for Fernandez The Canadian…
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Elena Rybakina defeats Jasmine Paolini to reach Ningbo Open final and boost WTA Finals hopes
Elena Rybakina produced one of her sharpest performances of the season to defeat Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2 and reach the final of the Ningbo Open, giving fresh momentum to her late push for the WTA Finals in Riyadh. It is just her second final of 2025, yet one that could prove pivotal. The 2022 Wimbledon…
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Rybakina Crushes Tomljanović to Reach 2025 Ningbo Semis
Elena Rybakina delivered a masterclass in controlled aggression at the 2025 Ningbo Open quarterfinals, dismantling Ajla Tomljanović 6–2, 6–0 in just over an hour. What began as a tight tactical duel quickly became a showcase of Rybakina’s ability to turn defense into dominance — her serve impenetrable, her return game merciless. With poise and precision,…
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Alexandrova and Kessler March On in Style in China’s Ningbo Open 2025
China’s Yue Yuan, ranked No.108 and the nation’s third-highest player, stepped onto court in Ningbo looking to test herself against world No.10 Ekaterina Alexandrova — a career-high for the in-form Russian. The 27-year-old Yuan, often dubbed the best of the rest behind compatriots Qinwen Zheng and Xinyu Wang, has built her reputation on disciplined, aggressive…
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Diana Shnaider Stuns Karolina Muchova at the Ningbo Open 2025
Quarter-final places were sealed in emphatic fashion at the Ningbo Open. Diana Shnaider delivered the comeback of the round. It was a session that balanced grit with polish — a performance that underlined why she looks a genuine threat heading into the business end of the tournament. Shnaider Stages Spirited Comeback Against Muchova Diana Shnaider…
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Andreeva’s WTA Finals Bid in Jeopardy After Shock Ningbo Exit
Mirra Andreeva’s push for a place at the WTA Finals has hit a serious snag. The 18-year-old’s defeat at the Ningbo Open — a pivotal event in the run-up to the season finale in Riyadh — leaves her qualification hopes hanging by a thread. The Russian teenager fell 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to Lin Zhu, the…
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Muchova Outclasses Vondrousova in Classy Czech Clash | Osaka Open 2025
Two of the Czech Republic’s most naturally gifted players shared the court in Osaka, and this time it was Karolina Muchova who dictated terms. A Quietly Assured Performance Karolina Muchova produced a clean, thoughtful performance to defeat Marketa Vondrousova 6-4, 6-3 in an hour and 33 minutes — a result that hinted at the composure…
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Coco Gauff defeats Jessica Pegula to win Wuhan Open Final 2025 — a statement of control, composure, and connection
From tense rallies to candid speeches, this is the full account of Coco Gauff’s Wuhan Open triumph — how she outlasted Jessica Pegula, what it means for her season, and the mutual respect that lifted an all-American final above the ordinary. A second title, a steadier mind, and a reminder that Coco Gauff’s season is…
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Jessica Pegula Stuns Aryna Sabalenka to Reach 2025 Wuhan Open Final
Jessica Pegula did it the hard way again — and in spectacular fashion. The American produced one of the biggest comebacks of the week, rallying from 5–2 down in the final set to defeat Aryna Sabalenka and book her spot in the 2025 Wuhan Open final, where she’ll face compatriot Coco Gauff. Set One: Sabalenka…
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Jessica Pegula Battles Fatigue and Rallies Past Siniakova to Reach Wuhan 2025 Semifinals
Friday’s action at the Wuhan Open 2025 delivered a striking contrast: Aryna Sabalenka rolled through her quarterfinal with ease, while Jessica Pegula once again had to grind her way through a demanding three-set battle. The American outlasted Czech qualifier Katerina Siniakova 2–6, 6–0, 6–3 in one hour and 40 minutes, earning her first-ever semifinal appearance…
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Elena Rybakina stops Linda Noskova’s run to reach Wuhan 2025 quarterfinals
Elena Rybakina powered past Czech rising star Linda Noskova 6–3, 6–4 at the Wuhan Open, delivering a commanding performance built on some smart tactics. The 20-year-old Noskova, who had just reached her first WTA 1000 final at the China Open the previous week, again showed flashes of brilliance — but Rybakina’s all-court aggression ultimately proved…
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Jasmine Paolini advances to Wuhan 2025 quarterfinals after Clara Tauson retires, sets up clash with Iga Swiatek
Jasmine Paolini continued her strong run at the Wuhan Open, taking another important step toward securing a spot at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. The Italian advanced to the quarterfinals after Clara Tauson was forced to retire early in the deciding set, with Paolini leading 3–6, 6–3, 3–1 after one hour and 33 minutes on…