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RIYADH: Elena Rybakina produced a commanding performance to defeat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6 (7-0) and capture the WTA Finals singles title in Riyadh on Saturday, concluding a landmark week for women鈥檚 tennis in 黑料社区.

Rybakina started strongly, controlling the rallies with her trademark precision and powerful serve, before closing out the second set with a flawless tiebreak. The victory marks one of the Kazakh star鈥檚 most impressive wins of the season and adds another major title to her growing resume.

Speaking during the post-match press conference in response to Arab News questions, Rybakina praised Sabalenka鈥檚 intensity and consistency, describing her as 鈥渁 great champion鈥� and highlighting her ability to maintain such a high level over several seasons.

She said she had to stay composed and raise her own stability to match Sabalenka鈥檚 aggressive style of play.

Sabalenka, who has reached several major finals this year, reflected on the challenges of a long and demanding season. She admitted that while she tried to fight back throughout the match, things did not always go her way on the day.

Speaking to Arab News, Sabalenka said that despite the loss, she remains proud of her efforts this season and plans to take time to reflect and learn from the experience.

She added that she intends to analyze her emotions and performances with her team to come back stronger next year.

In the doubles final, Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens were dominant from start to finish, overpowering T铆mea Babos and Luisa Stefani to lift the WTA Finals doubles trophy.

The pair鈥檚 chemistry and tactical sharpness proved decisive, sealing their victory in straight sets and underlining their reputation as one of the tour鈥檚 most consistent partnerships.

The WTA Finals in Riyadh brought the 2025 women鈥檚 tennis season to a close, marking another milestone in the Kingdom鈥檚 growing role as a global host for major sporting events.