WTA Finals tennis: Rybakina beats Swiatek
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Swiatek pulled off a negative WTA record by losing the third set of her WTA Finals match against Rybakina with a 0-6 scoreline.
Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova complete their 2025 trilogy with a semifinal berth on the line, and Elena Rybakina seeks a sweep of the group against Madison Keys in Day 5 of the WTA Finals Riyadh.
Preview the the 2025 Akron WTA Finals Guadalajara match between Iga Swiatek vs. Amanda Anisimova, plus betting odds, insights and head-to-head-stats.
(7) Madison Keys — Not before: 5:00 PM local (9:00 AM ET) (2) Iga Swiatek vs. (4) Amanda Anisimova — Not before: 6:30 PM local (10:30 AM ET) (6) S. Hsieh / J. Ostapenko vs. (8) A. Muhammad / D. Schuurs — Estimated start: 7:40 PM local (11:40 AM ET)
Swiatek began the match confidently, breaking early and taking the first set 6-3. But once Rybakina found her rhythm, the match flipped dramatically. The Kazakh delivered a stunning 6-0 final set, securing one of the most dominant finishes of the tournament.
Iga Swiatek's compatriot Magda Linette has revealed her struggles with the hectic scheduling on tour. The Pole is currently on a six-match losing streak, including early exits in Beijing, Wuhan, and Ningbo.