Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to claim record £4m prize
Summary
Elena Rybakina won the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets. Rybakina's victory earned her a record £3.98 million, the largest prize in women's tennis history. This win advances Rybakina to fifth place in the global tennis rankings.Key Facts
- Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the WTA Finals with scores of 6-3, 7-6.
- The match took place in Saudi Arabia.
- Rybakina earned a record-breaking £3.98 million in prize money.
- This prize is the largest ever awarded in women's tennis.
- Aryna Sabalenka had previously earned £3.74 million for winning the 2025 US Open.
- Rybakina has now beaten Sabalenka six times in their head-to-head matches.
- With this win, Rybakina moves up to fifth place in the global tennis rankings.
- Aryna Sabalenka remains the world number one tennis player for the second year in a row.
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