The 2025 WTA Finals ignited in Riyadh with two lopsided openers in the Serena Williams Group, where every game shapes semifinal hopes. Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina delivered masterclasses, leaving Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova to fight for survival in an all-American showdown.

Opening singles play at the WTA Finals in Riyadh Saturday, their 2025 rubber match was a completely different story. Swiatek dominated from start to finish, 6-1, 6-2, to seal the Serena Williams Group meeting in just 61 minutes.

On November 1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Iga Swiatek kicked off her WTA Finals run with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Madison Keys. From the very first game, she looked confident, landing heavy topspin shots and serving with precision.

Iga Swiatek has pointed out a noticeable difference between the courts at the WTA Finals and those used throughout the rest of the season. The World No.

Iga Swiatek's coach, Wim Fissette, opened up about the Pole's mentality on grass before her maiden Wimbledon triumph.

After a slow first half of the season, Iga Swiatek has caught fire ever since winning her first-ever Wimbledon title. Swiatek leads the WTA in singles wins and is back to being her lighthearted self.