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Elena Rybakina Stuns World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka by Claiming WTA Finals Crown in Riyadh
Rybakina's flawless week at the WTA Finals earned her the Billie Jean King trophy and a record $5.235 million in prize money, defeating world No. 1 Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6(0).
- On Nov 8, Elena Rybakina defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6 to win the WTA Finals in Riyadh, claiming her first season-ending trophy and a record US$5.235 million prize.
- The WTA Finals field featured four different Grand Slam champions, yet the title went to Elena Rybakina, the last qualifier who had not reached a major quarter-final in 2025.
- Rybakina forged an early lead with powerful winners and a four-2 break, lost only two points across four service games, and produced clutch holds in the seventh and 10th games, forcing a tiebreak.
- Rybakina's win delivered 1500 ranking points, her biggest haul, after being denied points for 2022 Wimbledon; Sabalenka said, `Now it's time to enjoy your off-season and enjoy this beautiful trophy.`
- Post-Match remarks highlighted pride in performance as players and coaches called the result a strong season finish and Sabalenka's year-end ranking a notable achievement.
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