Anisimova joins Rybakina in Riyadh semis and ends Swiatek hopes
Summary
Amanda Anisimova defeated Iga Swiatek in three sets at the WTA Finals in Riyadh to move into the semi-finals. Elena Rybakina also advanced to the knockouts by defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova in straight sets.Key Facts
- Amanda Anisimova beat Iga Swiatek 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 in the WTA Finals to reach the semi-finals.
- Elena Rybakina won against Ekaterina Alexandrova with scores of 6-4, 6-4.
- Eight top women players are competing in Saudi Arabia for a prize of £12 million ($15.5 million).
- Anisimova’s win marked the end of her trilogy against Swiatek in 2025, where both had prior wins.
- Rybakina won all her group matches and is on a nine-match winning streak.
- Swiatek was the world number two and a previous Wimbledon final winner in 2023.
- Alexandrova played as a last-minute substitute for an unwell Madison Keys.
- Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are set to play in another group match.
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