World number one Aryna Sabalenka reached the WTA Finals final for the first time in three years after overcoming some challenges to defeat Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the semifinals.
SPORTS NEWS: In this year's WTA Finals (WTA Finals 2025) championship match, world number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Kazakhstan's 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina. Both players secured their spots in the final with excellent performances in the semifinals, increasing the excitement for the title clash in this tournament.
Sabalenka's Journey to Semifinal Victory
World number one Aryna Sabalenka reached the WTA Finals final for the first time in three years by defeating America's Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the semifinals. The first set was highly competitive and lasted an hour. Anisimova squandered several opportunities and made a total of 24 unforced errors. In the second set, Anisimova played better, breaking Sabalenka's serve three times to take the match to a decisive third set.
In the third and decisive set, Sabalenka demonstrated her experience and mental toughness, securing a break in the seventh game to take a 4-3 lead. She then maintained her game to clinch the match. With this victory, Sabalenka has completed her preparations for the title match at the WTA Finals.
Rybakina's Brilliant Comeback
World number six Elena Rybakina defeated world number five Jessica Pegula in a thrilling semifinal match with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Rybakina served 15 aces in this match and made a brilliant comeback after losing the first set. In the decisive set, she secured the first match point and registered a victory over Pegula. With this performance, Rybakina reached the WTA Finals final for the first time.
She has won all four of her matches in this tournament so far, proving through consistent performance that she is fully prepared for the title clash.
Now, Sabalenka and Rybakina will face each other in the final. This match between the two players is expected to be extremely thrilling in terms of technique, mental strength, and serving speed.
- Sabalenka: World No. 1 ranked player, experienced, mentally b, and aggressive play.
- Rybakina: Grand Slam winner, fast serve, and competitive mindset.
Experts believe that this final match will prove to be not just a test for the title, but also for mental and physical endurance.
