Rybakina Defeats Swiatek in Riyadh
Elena Rybakina served Iga Swiatek a bagel and a breadstick in their match in Riyadh, coming back from a first-set loss to win.
In the Serena Williams Group, Rybakina dropped the first set 3-6 but came roaring back to win, moving to 2-0 at this year's WTA Finals.
- Rybakina snapped a four-match losing streak against Swiatek.
- She found her range after the opening set and completely flipped the script, storming through the next two sets 6-1 6-0.
Swiatek started strong, dictating play early with precise groundstrokes and sharp returns that kept Rybakina on the back foot.
Rybakina proved why she belongs among the elite, handing the 2023 WTA Finals champion one of her heaviest defeats of the season.
Author's summary: Rybakina defeats Swiatek in Riyadh.