The WTA Finals Final: Sabalenka vs. Rybakina | Where to Watch
The two undefeated group winners and long-time rivals square off for the championship. It's a battle of the best, with Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina both having blazed through group play without a single loss. The season's final showdown is set in Riyadh, where the champion will finish with a perfect 5-0 record and pocket the maximum payout of over $5.2 million, a record in women's tennis.
The head-to-head record is close, with Sabalenka leading 8-5, including a 2-1 record in 2025. The two have had some memorable matches, including a 6-3, 6-3 win for Sabalenka in Wuhan, a 6-1, 6-4 victory for Rybakina in Cincinnati, and a thrilling three-set match in Berlin, where Sabalenka prevailed in a tie-break.
For Sabalenka, a win would cap off an incredible season as the No.1 ranked player, and she'd add another achievement to her Hall of Fame aspirations. For Rybakina, this would be her most significant title outside of her Wimbledon triumph in 2022. Either way, it will mark the 10th consecutive year that the tournament will crown a new champion.
The rivalry is intense, with both players pushing each other to their limits. Their semifinal wins were hard-fought, and fatigue could be a factor in the final. But Sabalenka, determined to end the year on a high note, stated, 'It's the last match of the year. I'm ready for a fight.'
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