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Rybakina Stuns World No. 2 Swiatek to Reach WTA Finals Semis
3 Nov
Summary
- Rybakina defeats Swiatek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0
- Anisimova beats Keys to help Rybakina advance
- Rybakina ends 4-match losing streak against Swiatek
In a surprising turn of events on November 3, 2025, Elena Rybakina, the former Wimbledon champion, has secured her place in the semifinals of the prestigious WTA Finals. Rybakina, the sixth seed, stunned world number two Iga Swiatek in a thrilling three-set match.
Swiatek initially had the upper hand, winning the opening set 6-3. However, Rybakina completely turned the tide in the second set, winning it 6-1. The Kazakh player then continued her dominance in the decider, winning it 6-0 and snapping a four-match losing streak against Swiatek.
The victory was not only a testament to Rybakina's skill and resilience but also a testament to her determination to make a deep run in the prestigious WTA Finals. Earlier in the day, American Amanda Anisimova produced a remarkable comeback victory over Madison Keys, which helped Rybakina secure her place in the semifinals.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Rybakina as she looks to continue her impressive run and potentially claim the coveted WTA Finals title.
