US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Rybakina Beats No. 1-Ranked Sabalenka to Win WTA Finals
Rybakina earned $5.23 million and won her first WTA Finals title with eight aces and a 5-0 record against the top eight women, officials said.
- On Nov 8, 2025, Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6 to win the WTA Finals in Riyadh, becoming the first Kazakh to claim the singles trophy.
- As the last qualifier, Rybakina reached the WTA Finals by winning the Ningbo 500-level title and reaching the Tokyo semi-finals after Sabalenka beat her in the Wuhan quarter-finals four weeks ago.
- Rybakina's serve proved decisive as she converted the only break to win the opening set in 44 minutes, firing 13 aces Saturday and finishing the week with 48 aces in Riyadh.
- Financially, the result meant Elena Rybakina collected $5.23 million, the WTA said was the largest payout in women's sports, while Aryna Sabalenka earned $2.7 million and set a single-season record of $15,008,519.
- Rybakina's season totals indicate an 11-match winning streak, a head-to-head 6-8 vs Sabalenka, a tour-best 45 hardcourt wins, and a year-end ranking: number five.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions
43 Articles
43 Articles
She won the Tiebreak to zero: Elena Rybakina won over favourite Aryna Sabalenka at the end of the WTA season. For the final win, the Kazachin awarded more than five million dollars.
·Germany
Read Full Article
Elena Rybakina won the WTA final against world number one Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets. The victory means that Rybakina will collect 50 million kronor.
·Stockholm, Sweden
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources43
Leaning Left13Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution72% Left
Bias Distribution
- 72% of the sources lean Left
72% Left
L 72%
11%
R 17%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
