Elena Rybakina overpowered Aryna Sabalenka in the championship match of the WTA Finals Riyadh, dismissing the top seed 6–3 7–6(0).
The sixth-seeded Rybakina largely dictated the tempo in the opening set, securing a crucial break for 4–2 and then holding serve to extend her lead to 5–2, fending off three break points along the way. She closed out the set confidently, 6–3.
The second set was much tighter, with both players holding serve throughout. Sabalenka showed great composure and serving power, saving two break points to hold for 5–4.