Elena Rybakina made a strong comeback against Iga Swiatek, winning the match 3-6, 6-1, 6-0.
Despite dropping the first set, Rybakina found her range and dominated the next two sets, handing Swiatek one of her heaviest defeats of the season.
Swiatek started strong, dictating play early with precise groundstrokes and sharp returns that kept Rybakina on the back foot.
Rybakina's win moved her to 2-0 at this year's WTA Finals, proving why she belongs among the elite and snapping a four-match losing streak against Swiatek.
Author's summary: Rybakina defeats Swiatek in Riyadh.