Swiatek took the lead and was irritated after taking the turn, taking a 6/0 in the final set
World number two Iga Swiatek took the lead, but suffered a defeat against Kazakh Elena Rybakina, sixth in the world, in the second round of the group stage of the WTA Finals, a tournament with the best eight of the season played in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Kazakh applied 3/6 6/1 6/0 after 1h39min duration. After the duel Swiatek appeared irritated and did not even greet the referee. A series of four consecutive defeats against the Pole ends. Iga accumulates the third tire taken in 2025.
If Amanda Anisimova beats Madison Keys, Rybakina will qualify as the top of the group for the semifinals while Swiatek will have to win her last match on Wednesday against Anisimova.
Source: Terra
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